​ASCOT NEWS

11th February 2022, Term 1 Issue 1

Ascot Vale Primary School
‘Unique Learning Community’
Where we value:
RESPECT      RESPONSIBILITY      EXCELLENCE      EMPATHY      GRATITUDE

Break Dance Fun

 AVPS students, pictured above, will appear in an upcoming Weekend Herald Sun feature about non-competitive sport, in particular 'Break Dancing', which was part of the program at AVPS in 2021. 

Please click on the headings below to read more. 
 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM
Dear parents, carers and students,
 
Despite some stumbles at the start line, the 2022 new school year has begun as smoothly as can be expected. It has been a real pleasure having the school open to staff and students, given the uncertainties of Covid-19 over the past two years. We look forward to opening up more to our community as time goes by. 

THANK YOU one and all for your co-operation and support. 
 
Best wishes for a successful 2022 to you and your families.
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Sue Osborne, Principal
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Michael Downing, Assistant Principal
MEET THE 2022 avps STAFF
RETURN TO SCHOOL GUIDE
Community members are reminded you can access our Return to School handbook in the file below or at the following link: https://avps.vic.edu.au/R2SGuideT12022.html   

We will refer to updated Operations Guide/s in the coming weeks with the view to reviewing our CovidSafe  practices. Any changes to practices will be communicated via Compass Alert. 
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rapid antigen test collection arrangments
Parents or carers of students enrolled at AVPS can collect their second supply of rapid antigen tests as follows:
  • Tuesday 15th February - 9:00am in the hall.
  • Wednesday 16th February - 9:00am in the hall.
Please contact the office (9370 6507) to make alternative arrangements. Thank you. 
vaccination information -  5-11 yr old
​It’s been really great to see such excitement around the return to school and we want to keep it that way. A crucial part of that is getting as many students vaccinated as possible.

Alongside ventilation and other vital COVIDSafe steps such as regular rapid antigen testing, supporting as many students as possible to be vaccinated will help make our school as safe as possible.

Bookings for children aged 5 to 11 to receive the paediatric Pfizer vaccine are open and we encourage parents and carers to get your child vaccinated, if you haven’t already done so.

The Pfizer vaccine is safe and recommended for children. The vaccine will help protect your child from getting sick from COVID-19, help to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and help ensure kids can have more time at school and playing with their friends.

Vaccinations for children aged 5-11 years old are delivered at 2 appointments, 8 weeks apart. Children with specific medical vulnerabilities can access their second dose 3 weeks after their first dose.

If you’d like more information about this, you can read a recent statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI): https://www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-update-following-weekly-covid-19-meeting-19-january-2022
 
To book an appointment - You can book at your local GP or pharmacy: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking
You can also book at a family-friendly vaccination centre by calling the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.
You can also make vaccination centre bookings for your children online, though you will need to use an email address that has not been used in the system before: https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/

Helping children to get their vaccination
Vaccination centres understand that children may feel anxious about vaccination or have other support needs. A range of options are available to help children get vaccinated. Please discuss your child’s needs with the vaccination centre when you book an appointment.
Appointments are also available at Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisations.
👉 Find out more about vaccination for kids: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-information-children-and-teenagers

school tours / enrolment
We are accepting enrolments for 2022 and 2023. Please call during office hours (0370 6507) if you have specific questions or please join a school tour - below.

SCHOOL TOURS 2022
Please click this link to book into a 2022 school tour.
School Tour #1 - Thursday 17th Feb 9:30am
School Tour #2 - Tuesday 22nd Feb 9:30am
School Tour # 3 - Friday 4th March 9:30am
privacy
Annual privacy reminder for 2022
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy
Please take time to remind yourself of our school’s collection notice, found on our website at this link.
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages.
pHOTO PERMISSION
​Please find attached:
  1. AVPS Annual Consent Form for photographing, filming and recording students
  2. AVPS Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy
 
Ascot Vale PS understands that parents and carers have the right to withhold permission for our school to use photographs, video or recordings of your child.

If, after reading the attachments, you are comfortable with the school using photos, video or recordings of your child as described in the attachments, you do not need to take any further action.

However, if you have decided that you do not want images of your child to be collected or used by our school, please complete the form on page 3 of the consent document and return it to the Ascot Vale PS office by Friday 25th February. Copies of this form are also available at the office.
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school dates
upcoming events
We are putting the finishing touches on plans for increasing community connections and will send these details via compass alerts in the near future. Events include:
  • Morning tea for new parents
  • Unit Information Sessions
  • Share time- 1:1 meetings between parents/carers and teachers. 
OUTSIDE 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
​Please access files below to view the OSHC fortnightly report and/or the Camp Australia Holiday Program.
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Dee and the OSHC team
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
Please peruse the community notices below:

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