ASCOT NEWS
25th July 2019, Term 3, Issue 1
We value: Multi-age learning, High Expectations for all, Diversity, Creativity & developing positive Relationships
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM
CAPITAL WORKS OPENING CEREMONY
AVPS was treated to an extra special celebration on Wednesday 17th July, when the Minister of Education (and Acting Premier on the day), Mr James Merlino, officially opened our $1,790,000. Capital Works Project. Mr Merlino is pictured above/right with our local State Member for Essendon, Mr Danny Pearson, cutting the striking 'purple' ribbon.
Other invited guests in attendance included:
Molly and Quinn, SRC reps from Unit 4, presented an outstanding overview of the project elements, highlighting that the new toilets are the general 'favourite' of the older children. Other features that have impacted favourably amongst the children included the new playground, garden beds, oval, bag racks, sick bay, Unit 2 refurbishment and hallway. The freshly painted spaces in school colours was also a hit with the kids. Thank you and congratulations to Quinn and Molly for such a thoughtful, high quality presentation.
For those who were unable to attend the ceremony, please enjoy the slideshow of images below that depict before, during and after images of this vast and complex upgrade, which was on display at the opening ceremony.
AVPS was treated to an extra special celebration on Wednesday 17th July, when the Minister of Education (and Acting Premier on the day), Mr James Merlino, officially opened our $1,790,000. Capital Works Project. Mr Merlino is pictured above/right with our local State Member for Essendon, Mr Danny Pearson, cutting the striking 'purple' ribbon.
Other invited guests in attendance included:
- Representatives from Haskell's Architects and Interface Construction
- Mr Mike Lanyon, AVPS's 2018 Acting Assistant Principal
- Mr Christopher Thompson, the Victorian Deputy Secretary of Education
- Ms Allana Bryant, Senior Education Improvement Leader for the Moonee Valley network of schools, representing the Victorian S-W Regional Director, Dr Wendy Timms.
Molly and Quinn, SRC reps from Unit 4, presented an outstanding overview of the project elements, highlighting that the new toilets are the general 'favourite' of the older children. Other features that have impacted favourably amongst the children included the new playground, garden beds, oval, bag racks, sick bay, Unit 2 refurbishment and hallway. The freshly painted spaces in school colours was also a hit with the kids. Thank you and congratulations to Quinn and Molly for such a thoughtful, high quality presentation.
For those who were unable to attend the ceremony, please enjoy the slideshow of images below that depict before, during and after images of this vast and complex upgrade, which was on display at the opening ceremony.
ATHLETICS
Thank you to our PE teacher Britt (pictured), parents/volunteers and teachers for your hard work in organising or assisting with the year 3-6 athletics day, at Aberfeldie Athletics Track last Tuesday. The weather was particularly kind to us all, allowing for an uninterrupted event, despite very heavy rain falling before and afterwards.
Well done Britt and congratulations to all children who participated and/or qualified to represent AVPS at the upcoming district event.
Thank you to our PE teacher Britt (pictured), parents/volunteers and teachers for your hard work in organising or assisting with the year 3-6 athletics day, at Aberfeldie Athletics Track last Tuesday. The weather was particularly kind to us all, allowing for an uninterrupted event, despite very heavy rain falling before and afterwards.
Well done Britt and congratulations to all children who participated and/or qualified to represent AVPS at the upcoming district event.
FETE NEWS
Please support our 2019 school fete by signing up to help on the day and/ or by collecting items on the 'fridge list' that was distributed recently. See Sue Macaulay's report below for more details.
Please be aware that a 'fete' storage pod will be delivered to AVPS in the coming days, with thanks to https://www.auspods.com.au/ , who have provided a discounted rate for our school.
Please support our 2019 school fete by signing up to help on the day and/ or by collecting items on the 'fridge list' that was distributed recently. See Sue Macaulay's report below for more details.
Please be aware that a 'fete' storage pod will be delivered to AVPS in the coming days, with thanks to https://www.auspods.com.au/ , who have provided a discounted rate for our school.
CURRICULUM NEWS
As outlined in the last newsletter and recent compass alert, the AVPS Curriculum News is now available; attached below and also posted on the newsletter page of our website: http://avps.vic.edu.au/newsletter.html . These documents provide an overview of the teaching, learning and events planned for term 3.
As outlined in the last newsletter and recent compass alert, the AVPS Curriculum News is now available; attached below and also posted on the newsletter page of our website: http://avps.vic.edu.au/newsletter.html . These documents provide an overview of the teaching, learning and events planned for term 3.
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REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCE
Parents are requested to report student absences on Compass before 9:30am to avoid receiving an automatic message.
We are phasing out the use of email for reporting student absences. The main reason being, Compass is automatic, email is not. We sometimes miss messages on our school email account (before the 9:30am deadline), with important absence emails sometimes ending up off the page or in the junk box. They are tricky to find among a sea of advertising emails and our office staff are not always available to check email each morning. Please note, email communication is still ok to use for 'non urgent' messages.
Compass is, therefore, now our preferred method for parents/carers to report absences.
Please follow these steps to ‘add an attendance note’ , that is, report a student absence on Compass Mobile App:
These steps are similar when using a computer - Click: profile >attendance > notes/approvals > add attendance note
See our attendance policy below for more details.
Parents are requested to report student absences on Compass before 9:30am to avoid receiving an automatic message.
We are phasing out the use of email for reporting student absences. The main reason being, Compass is automatic, email is not. We sometimes miss messages on our school email account (before the 9:30am deadline), with important absence emails sometimes ending up off the page or in the junk box. They are tricky to find among a sea of advertising emails and our office staff are not always available to check email each morning. Please note, email communication is still ok to use for 'non urgent' messages.
Compass is, therefore, now our preferred method for parents/carers to report absences.
Please follow these steps to ‘add an attendance note’ , that is, report a student absence on Compass Mobile App:
- click on your child's image
- select 'approvals'
- click on the '+' sign in the blue circle
- complete the reason and details/comments section
- select dates (defaults to 'today', but you can choose any date)
- click 'add attendance note'.
These steps are similar when using a computer - Click: profile >attendance > notes/approvals > add attendance note
See our attendance policy below for more details.
| attendance__policy_june_2019.pdf |
PHOTOGRAPH PERMISSION FORM - a reminder to please return
AVPS now has an updated photograph permission process to reflect new practices. As such, we are requesting parents / carers return the permission page of the form attached below, indicating whether or not permission is granted for the school to:
Please return the form to your child's teacher or the office ASAP if you have not already done so.
AVPS now has an updated photograph permission process to reflect new practices. As such, we are requesting parents / carers return the permission page of the form attached below, indicating whether or not permission is granted for the school to:
- Use your child's image within the school community and/or
- Use your child's image in publications /locations that are publicly accessible
Please return the form to your child's teacher or the office ASAP if you have not already done so.
| avps_annual_consent_form_-_photographing_filming_and_recording_students__june_2019_.pdf |
CAMP INSTALLMENT ONE - DUE NOW
As mentioned in a COMPASS news feed item earlier this week, due to circumstances out of our control, we have approval from the AVPS School Council to move the 2019 school camp to Monday 9th September to Friday 13th September. (It was originally planned for December)
Dates:
Year 5/6 students will travel by bus to Lorne on Monday 9th September and return on Wednesday 11th September at approximately 3.00pm.
Year 3/4 students will travel by bus to Lorne on Wednesday 11th September and return on Friday 13th September at approximately 3.00pm.
The camp has given us a $20 discount per student as a gesture of goodwill. Therefore, the total cost of camp will be $320. With the $50 deposit already paid, the outstanding balance will be $270.
1st Installment $135.00 and parent permission are due by Wednesday 14th August 2019.
You can access the consent and payment link via your compass feed. You must give consent before you can pay this installment.
Full details about your requirements and the camp are available on COMPASS.
2019 Working Bee - this Sunday
Term 3 – Sunday MORNING – 28th July - 10:00-12:00
Please click on the link above if you can join us at our July working bee (our last for the year) - Thanks, registering will help us plan tasks accordingly.
All participants will be required to also sign in on the day – please report to the registration table from the start time.
As mentioned in a COMPASS news feed item earlier this week, due to circumstances out of our control, we have approval from the AVPS School Council to move the 2019 school camp to Monday 9th September to Friday 13th September. (It was originally planned for December)
Dates:
Year 5/6 students will travel by bus to Lorne on Monday 9th September and return on Wednesday 11th September at approximately 3.00pm.
Year 3/4 students will travel by bus to Lorne on Wednesday 11th September and return on Friday 13th September at approximately 3.00pm.
The camp has given us a $20 discount per student as a gesture of goodwill. Therefore, the total cost of camp will be $320. With the $50 deposit already paid, the outstanding balance will be $270.
1st Installment $135.00 and parent permission are due by Wednesday 14th August 2019.
You can access the consent and payment link via your compass feed. You must give consent before you can pay this installment.
Full details about your requirements and the camp are available on COMPASS.
2019 Working Bee - this Sunday
Term 3 – Sunday MORNING – 28th July - 10:00-12:00
Please click on the link above if you can join us at our July working bee (our last for the year) - Thanks, registering will help us plan tasks accordingly.
All participants will be required to also sign in on the day – please report to the registration table from the start time.
Kind regards
Sue Osborne & Michael Downing,
AVPS Principal Team
Sue Osborne & Michael Downing,
AVPS Principal Team
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Please click on the heading above to access important reminders for AVPS parents and /or guardians, which are updated fortnightly.
OPTIONAL/ EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES @AVPS
Please click on the heading above to discover how your child / children can become involved in extra curricular programs at AVPS.
Please click on the heading above to access important reminders for AVPS parents and /or guardians, which are updated fortnightly.
OPTIONAL/ EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES @AVPS
Please click on the heading above to discover how your child / children can become involved in extra curricular programs at AVPS.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Getting to know Alister McInnes - U6A (3/4) graduate teacher
While Alister has been with us from the start of the 2019 school year, we have interviewed him to allow you to get to know him a little better.
What is your favourite colour? People say I have a preference for blue clothing, so I guess blue.
What is your favourite food? Anything home cooked.
What is your favourite book? Bill Bysons short history on almost everything.
What do you do for fun? Depends on the season. Currently socialising with friends in a warm place.
Tell us a little bit about your family. I originally grew up in rural Victoria in a town called Corryong. I currently live in Ascot Vale with my partner Fiona and daughter Leni (20 months old).
Tell me how you first got involved in teaching. My passion for teaching was sparked while studying a science undergraduate degree in 2004.
Why did you change your career to teaching? It was always something I planned to do, so the change was inevitable.
What has surprised you the most about working as a teacher? How much a classroom had changed from when I was in primary school (for the better).
If you were not teaching, what would you be doing? Still working in my previous job.
Is there anything else you’d like to tell us? I'm always up for a chat, come and say g’day.
FETE NEWS
There are only 12 weeks until the FETE so we need to get a few things organised. We are still seeking coordinators for the following areas. If we do not have someone to coordinate these areas they will not happen.
Teddy lotto - collect donated soft toys in excellent condition from community . Wash if necessary sort and store. Number teddies as required. Set up and pack down stall. Coordinate volunteers and cash on day. For $3 a child draws a number and wins the toy with that number on it.
* Mystery Luck jar / bottle - Coordinate stall. Collect donated bottles and jars each week from classrooms. (unopened wine, spirits, hand creams, perfume, shampoo, olive oil ect - min value per wrapped package $8) For $10 a number is drawn to win a bottle. Kid version for $2 - families donate a jar filled with small toys, pencils, balloons, hair ties ect topped with a few lollies then wrapped.
* Henna Art/Tattoos – any henna extraordinaires please raise your hand!
* Second hand Clothing – help collect and sell clothes to raise funds for AVPS
* BBQ - Set up the BBQ, coordinate volunteers sell sausages. (Coordinate purchasing meat with the office staff)
* Fairy floss and Lolly stall + Guess the lollies in the jar as part of the lolly stall
*Silent Auction coordinator - someone to set up the stall with all the silent auction items (these are currently being collected but we need some help) with a short briefing on what the item is how much it is worth and manage the are. Pack down at the end of the day collate the winners and let the office know so they can contact these people. You may need to help chase up people to pay up on their winnings.
If you can help by taking on one of these roles then please let me (Sue Macaulay [email protected]) know ASAP and put your name in the sign up page:
https://signup.zone/3Gshe2pKjruBcBigr
It is easy to sign up:
1. Register an account ....new user
2. Click on the tab that has your area/ job (click the tab Food & Drinks Stall including Bar ect)
3. Choose your shift ( I would like the coordinator to be in the set up time slot if possible)
(once you select it you do not need to save... it's done!)
We need everyone to start collecting - the fridge list and garden stall info is attached below. Every family should have received a hard copy of the 'fridge list' last week, but if you did not, please print it off and pop onto your fridge to remind you of all the tings we are collecting. We will be having another FETE meeting very soon to discuss all things FETE. Date TBC
Thanks from the Fundraising team
Sue Macaulay
There are only 12 weeks until the FETE so we need to get a few things organised. We are still seeking coordinators for the following areas. If we do not have someone to coordinate these areas they will not happen.
Teddy lotto - collect donated soft toys in excellent condition from community . Wash if necessary sort and store. Number teddies as required. Set up and pack down stall. Coordinate volunteers and cash on day. For $3 a child draws a number and wins the toy with that number on it.
* Mystery Luck jar / bottle - Coordinate stall. Collect donated bottles and jars each week from classrooms. (unopened wine, spirits, hand creams, perfume, shampoo, olive oil ect - min value per wrapped package $8) For $10 a number is drawn to win a bottle. Kid version for $2 - families donate a jar filled with small toys, pencils, balloons, hair ties ect topped with a few lollies then wrapped.
* Henna Art/Tattoos – any henna extraordinaires please raise your hand!
* Second hand Clothing – help collect and sell clothes to raise funds for AVPS
* BBQ - Set up the BBQ, coordinate volunteers sell sausages. (Coordinate purchasing meat with the office staff)
* Fairy floss and Lolly stall + Guess the lollies in the jar as part of the lolly stall
*Silent Auction coordinator - someone to set up the stall with all the silent auction items (these are currently being collected but we need some help) with a short briefing on what the item is how much it is worth and manage the are. Pack down at the end of the day collate the winners and let the office know so they can contact these people. You may need to help chase up people to pay up on their winnings.
If you can help by taking on one of these roles then please let me (Sue Macaulay [email protected]) know ASAP and put your name in the sign up page:
https://signup.zone/3Gshe2pKjruBcBigr
It is easy to sign up:
1. Register an account ....new user
2. Click on the tab that has your area/ job (click the tab Food & Drinks Stall including Bar ect)
3. Choose your shift ( I would like the coordinator to be in the set up time slot if possible)
(once you select it you do not need to save... it's done!)
We need everyone to start collecting - the fridge list and garden stall info is attached below. Every family should have received a hard copy of the 'fridge list' last week, but if you did not, please print it off and pop onto your fridge to remind you of all the tings we are collecting. We will be having another FETE meeting very soon to discuss all things FETE. Date TBC
Thanks from the Fundraising team
Sue Macaulay
| fridge_list_of_donation_ideas_fete_2019.pdf |
| fete_garden_stall.pdf |
STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL TEAM- NEWS
Bee Sustainability Theme – School Fete
For our upcoming School Fete (19th October 2019) we are putting a call out to our community for items which can be upcycled by students and then sold on unit stalls.
We are having a bee sustainability theme this year across the school.
The items we need are as follows:
Please bring any items you have to Fiona Unit 5.
Additionally, if anyone has hammers, screw drivers, saws etc they can loan to the school we can put our EPA team straight to work.
Also, we might need someone handy to build a few simple wooden items to help us along the way. Please let Fiona Unit 5 know if you or someone you know could donate some of their time.
Thanks in advance for any way you can help.
Fiona – Student Environmental Team Leader
Unit 5
Bee Sustainability Theme – School Fete
For our upcoming School Fete (19th October 2019) we are putting a call out to our community for items which can be upcycled by students and then sold on unit stalls.
We are having a bee sustainability theme this year across the school.
The items we need are as follows:
- Acrylic paint – black and yellow
- Acrylic paint – any other colour
- Tape – black and yellow
- String
- Buttons - oversized
- Bottle tops – metal e.g. from beer bottles
- Super Glue
- Nails – for wood
- Logs – hollow and/or small - NO CHEMICAL TREATMENT
- Bamboo off cuts - NO CHEMICAL TREATMENT
- Cane garden fencing - NO CHEMICAL TREATMENT
- Timber off cuts - NO CHEMICAL TREATMENT
- Plastic Downpipes
- Drink Bottles – soft plastic
- Milk bottles – soft plastic
- Soil – clay based
- Tin cans – small and/or giant e.g. for tomato sauce and Milo
- Pots – garden
- Cups – mugs etc
- Shoes – old / mismatched
- Fence palings
- Old plant pots
Please bring any items you have to Fiona Unit 5.
Additionally, if anyone has hammers, screw drivers, saws etc they can loan to the school we can put our EPA team straight to work.
Also, we might need someone handy to build a few simple wooden items to help us along the way. Please let Fiona Unit 5 know if you or someone you know could donate some of their time.
Thanks in advance for any way you can help.
Fiona – Student Environmental Team Leader
Unit 5
PLEASE HELP ISAAC SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE
Dear students,
My name is Isaac and I’m in year 6 unit 4, and I’m on a mission to collect plastic bottle tops. For my term challenge I decided to research about helping hands supported by Envision. They turn plastic bottle caps into filament/string that they run through there 3D printer to create prosthetic hands. So I need all of you to tell your parents don’t throw out the plastic bottle tops because I need you to bring them in and put them in this box. I am going to set boxes up in every classroom to collect them and at the end of each week I will come around and collect them from your box. But the bottle caps have to have a 2 or a 4 on them other wise the people who make them can’t recycle the other bottle caps. And before putting it into the box please make sure they are cleaned.
Thank you
Isaac
Dear students,
My name is Isaac and I’m in year 6 unit 4, and I’m on a mission to collect plastic bottle tops. For my term challenge I decided to research about helping hands supported by Envision. They turn plastic bottle caps into filament/string that they run through there 3D printer to create prosthetic hands. So I need all of you to tell your parents don’t throw out the plastic bottle tops because I need you to bring them in and put them in this box. I am going to set boxes up in every classroom to collect them and at the end of each week I will come around and collect them from your box. But the bottle caps have to have a 2 or a 4 on them other wise the people who make them can’t recycle the other bottle caps. And before putting it into the box please make sure they are cleaned.
Thank you
Isaac
FUNDRAISING NEWS
AVPS FURNITURE FUNDRAISER
As a result of our capital works upgrade, AVPS has a large amount of excess furniture or miscellaneous items that need to be 're-housed , re-used or re-cycled'. We are very keen for these items NOT to end up as land fill, so please make us an offer or donation for any of the items appearing in the gallery below (click arrows to scroll). Items will be sold on a first come first served basis, most are available for immediate collection. Some items, such as the staff room and waiting room furniture will not be available until new furniture is delivered, in which case we will reserve the item/s for you.
Please see Kylie or Christina in the office to purchase or reserve an item, or call them on 03 9370 6507 to 'make us an offer'.
Please also contact us if you know of a charitable organisation that may benefit from unsold / excess items. Thank you.
AVPS FURNITURE FUNDRAISER
As a result of our capital works upgrade, AVPS has a large amount of excess furniture or miscellaneous items that need to be 're-housed , re-used or re-cycled'. We are very keen for these items NOT to end up as land fill, so please make us an offer or donation for any of the items appearing in the gallery below (click arrows to scroll). Items will be sold on a first come first served basis, most are available for immediate collection. Some items, such as the staff room and waiting room furniture will not be available until new furniture is delivered, in which case we will reserve the item/s for you.
Please see Kylie or Christina in the office to purchase or reserve an item, or call them on 03 9370 6507 to 'make us an offer'.
Please also contact us if you know of a charitable organisation that may benefit from unsold / excess items. Thank you.
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)
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OSHC phone: 0423 795 247
Coordinator: Dee Seneviratne |
How to get started before using our programs you must register online for an account. Registering is quick and easy. Visit our website to begin www.campaustralia.com.au
Once registered you can make bookings and cancellations, view your statements and manage your details anytime of the day online. Keep in mind we are able to take bookings at short notice to help busy families.
Save on Care. You can save 50% or more on Before and After School Care fees with the non-means tested Child Care Rebate. Almost all families are eligible. To find out more, call our Customer Service Team on 1300 105 343 Monday to Friday
Once registered you can make bookings and cancellations, view your statements and manage your details anytime of the day online. Keep in mind we are able to take bookings at short notice to help busy families.
Save on Care. You can save 50% or more on Before and After School Care fees with the non-means tested Child Care Rebate. Almost all families are eligible. To find out more, call our Customer Service Team on 1300 105 343 Monday to Friday
Please access files below to view the OSHC fortnightly report and/or the Camp Australia Holiday Program.
Dee and the OSHC team
Dee and the OSHC team
| camp_australia_news_25th_july.pdf |
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Please support these worthy community events or activities. Click arrows to scroll:
