​ASCOT NEWS
June 22 2023, Term 2 Issue 2

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

"Hands up, hands down. We are on Wurundjeri land."

Farmers' Markets

Please see 'Community Connections' for more 'Parent Rep' news about Market Stalls, Fresh Fruit Fridays, Special Lunch Days and more. 

Please click on the headings below to discover more. 
REMINDER: You can change the language at the top left hand corner of the webpage

FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM 

Dear Parents, Carers, Staff, and Students,

Thank you to all for your contributions towards a successful, albeit challenging, term 2. Our community has been affected by illness in recent weeks which has resulted in an increase in staff and student absences. We are grateful to our reliable bunch of replacement teachers who have done a stellar job of continuing the teaching and learning programs to a high standard in the absence of our regular teachers at AVPS.
 
Thank you also to our parents and carers for your continued understanding about the importance of keeping children at home when they are sick. We noticed an increase in phone calls home recently to request children be collected due to illness. This can often be tricky for families, and we appreciate the support and good nature shown by our parents and carers in these instances.  
 
We wish AVPS community members an enjoyable winter break and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on TUESDAY 11th July.
 
Kind regards,
​From the principal team
Sue & Michael 

Sue Osborne, Principal

Michael Downing, Assistant Principal

KEY DATES & EVENTS 

Please access our AVPS Key Dates & Events page AT THIS LINK.

STAFF NEWS

WELCOME BACK - Term 3
MOLLY & DOUG 
Molly Fox will be continuing as the Unit 3 teacher at AVPS for the duration of the 2023 school year.

Doug Skate will be returning to AVPS in term 3, however, he will be assigned to the school -wide Tutor role in a full-time capacity. Doug will be based in Unit 3, where he will have close contact with the U3 children.

We are delighted that Molly is available and has agreed to remain in the Unit 3 classroom teaching position until the end of the school year; she is also very happy to be continuing in the role. We are most grateful for the positive influence Molly has had on the students of Unit 3 and staff team in the short time she has been with us. Thank you Molly.

We are equally pleased to be welcoming Doug back into the Unit 3 team, a space and group he is most familiar with, and look forward to introducing him back to AVPS from term 3. ​

Molly Fox - Unit 3 Teacher

Doug Skate - Tutor - Located in Unit 3 (from term 3)

LUCY 
Lucy Mackinnon will be returing in term 3 after a period of leave in term 2. We look forward to working and learning alongside Lucy next term and appreciate the replacement teachers (including Holly, Amanthi and Savannah) who did a great job of bringing Lucy's term 2 art plan to life; continuing the emphasis of Visual Arts across AVPS, with a recent focus on ​winter. ​

Lucy Mackinnon - AVPS Art Teacher

ANNIE, JAMIE & HEATH
We were delighted to welcome back Annie, Heath and Jamie this week from their periods of leave and, once again, thank our replacement teachers, including Connie, Katherine J, Katherine T for providing care, continuity and consistency in the absence of our regular teachers. 

TERM 3 STAFF LEAVE 
HEATH SMITH - Unit 5 Teacher
Approved Leave - Week 2 & 3 17th July - 21st July  Replaced by Kat J

​MICHELLE RANGOTT - Unit 4b Teacher 
Long Service Leave - 19/6/2023 - 21/7/2023 - Replacement Katherine Thomas. 
Michelle returns to AVPS on 24th July 2023.

KERRY KINNIBURGH - Education Support Staff Member
Long Service Leave - 31/05/2023 - 9/8/2023 

ROAD & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY - MOONEE AND BANK STREETS

​PARKING –DROP OFF ZONES
Parents/visitors are reminded to please follow the  Moonee Valley City Council’s (MVCC) rules and regulations pertaining to parking and the drop off zone near our school. Some parents/visitors have been observed leaving their cars in the drop off zones, which impacts the efficiency of the drop off system and deems drivers at risk of being fined. MVCC parking officers regularly monitor these zones and issue fines for breaches of the rules. To ensure the zones work effectively, drivers should:

• ask your child to head straight to the pick up zone once the bell rings –they will then be ready and waiting once you arrive
• plan to arrive after the bell rings, not before, as you cannot wait in the zone
• remain in your vehicle at all times
• move forward to join the queue so that other cars can move into the zone
• use the handbrake when the vehicle is stationary
• not double park
• not park across a pedestrian crossing or driveway
• not undertake a U-turn in close proximity to the school
• not use the staff car park as a drop off zone

What does the no parking sign (in the drop off zone) mean?
Drivers cannot park in the drop off zone during the times identified on the sign as this is only  to be used as a pick up or drop off zone during those times.
Vehicles are only allowed to stay in the drop off zone for two minutes. If you overstay this time limit, you may receive a parking infringement.

​IN PARTICULAR - PLEASE NOTE – The Bank Street car park and lane way MUST NOT be used as a drop off zone or for completing U turns as this is a DANGEROUS  manoeuvre around small children.

In the interests of children's safety, community members are reminded to NOT use the carpark / lane driveway on Bank Street as a drop off zone. This is considered a hazardous practice, given that children often walk across this driveway. 

We strongly encourage parents and carers to please follow the requests above in order to keep everyone safe, particularly our children.
We encourage parents / carers to park away from school and walk a short distance to avoid traffic congestion. ​

Please find ' Safety Around Schools' and 'Drop Off & Pick Up' & 'Getting to and From School' information from MVCC below:

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community connections

Please access the headings below for 'Community Connections' news

​​SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

The AVPS School Council met this week online. The remote approach is a new wintertime practice that we are trying to help our volunteers manage their busy lives. Our first online endeavour, outside of lockdown periods, was quite successful. Here is a summary of the June School Council news.

The AVPS Council:

• Is planning to contact the Moonee Valley City Council to request they alter rubbish collection schedules to avoid the very congested drop off time in the morning. School Council also supports the school encouraging the parent and carer community to practice safe drop off and pick up practices in their cars along Moonee and Bank Streets, by avoiding U turns or using the staff car park as a drop off point.
• Approved the extension of our current school values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Empathy and Gratitude, for the next four years. It was noted that these values are serving the school very well and it would be sensible to continue and embed these over the next four years. 
• Contributed towards the drafting of a new ‘School Vision’ and ‘Contextual Challenges’, elements of the new 4 Year School Strategic Plan. See the 'mentimeter' result below, which captured the most prominent words and ideas from School Council members, which will contribute towards the next school vision statement. 
• Approved further fundraising events, including a proposed Referendum Day Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall. This will be on a date in term 3 or 4 TBC. While a date hasn't been announced, the Federal Government has stated its intention to hold the referendum sometime between September and December 2023. Exact timing is a matter for Government.
• Buildings and Grounds team report outlined its 2023 focus will be on the School Maintenance Plan and identifying projects for school fundraising efforts to contribute towards.
• Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team reported about the plans to collect feedback from the community about the Camp Australia program operations at AVPS, which will assist in the management of this program.

PARENT REP NEWS

FLEMINGTON FARMERS' MARKET (FFM) 
SAVE THE (AVPS FFM) DATES:
Term 3
Week 1 - 16th July - U1 /6
Week 6 - 20th August - U 4/5 
Week 9 - 10th September - U 2/3 
 
Term 4
TBC * - Week 2 - 15th October
TBC* - Week 7 - 19th November 

* in addition to our two FFM dates, we are planning to host a sausage sizzle on the Federal Referendum date, which has not yet been announced by the federal Government.  Term 4 FFM arrangements may need to be altered pending the referendum date announcement. 

Thank you to parents and carers from Units 2,3,4 & 5 who did a great job producing baked goods and running our fist two FFM stalls for the year.  Enjoy the pics at the bottom of this section from the first event. 

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FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY (FFF)
Thank you to the volunteers who have helped to prepare fruit platters on Fridays to date. The children enjoy sharing a healthy snack together and seeing their parents at school helping to prepare and deliver platters.  Here are the remaining arrangements for term 2, 2023:
Term 3  FFF DATESWeek 1 - 14th July - U 4/5 
 Week 2 - 21st July - U 2/3
Week 3 - 28th July - U 6/1 
Week 4 - 4th Aug - U 4 / 5 
Week 5 - 11th Aug - U 2 / 3
Week 6 - 18th Aug - U 6/1 

SPECIAL LUNCH DAYS - returning in Term 3
Parent Reps are working towards re -introducing special lunch days for the children and look forward to sharing more details, including menues and how to order, early in term 3.

In the meantime, please save the following confirmed 'Special Lunch Day' dates. 
TERM 3
WEEK 4  - Friday 4th August - Pizza Day
WEEK 7 - Friday 25th August - Pies & S/Rolls

TRIVIA NIGHT 2023
Following the tremendous success of the 2022 Hawaiian AVPS Trivia Night, a Disco Trivia event will take place in Term Four, 2023. This will be an adult only event held on a Friday night in Term Four. This date will be confirmed once the Federal Referendum date is announced. I.e., we are all very keen to avoid the clash of a Friday night Trivia event followed by an early Saturday morning sausage sizzle!!!

2023 Parent Reps
Thank you to the following volunteers who will share the Parent Rep roles in 2023.
The next meeting will be held in person on Friday 21st July, 2023 at 9:30am in the staff room. 

UNIT 1 PARENT REPS Kirsten Deruddere Jemima Flego ​Andrea Benyi	​UNIT 2 PARENT REPS ​Claire Topliss Hazel Grunwaldt Katie Roberts​	​UNIT 3 PARENT REPS Benita Champion Emily Webster Jennifer Wallace
​UNIT 4 PARENT REPS Katherine McConnell Volunteer Needed ​	​UNIT 5 PARENT REPS ​Erin Katsavos Tanya Anderson Jenelle Dandris Danielle McKeown ​Shelley Smith	​UNIT 6 PARENT REPS Volunteer Needed ​​ ​

Farmers' Market 2023

reminders

As previously published, please access important information by clicking on the headings below:

2023 PUPIL FREE DAY REMINDERS

Pupil Free Days 2023
​Please make alternative arrangements for the care of your child or children on the following dates in 2023, as students are not required to attend school on Pupil Free Days.
TERM 1

• Friday 27th January 2023 - 'Teaching Writing' Professional Development 
• Monday 30th January 2023 - Start of Year Pupil Free Day 

TERM 2 

• Monday 24th April 2023 - Staff Professional Practice Day
• Friday 2nd June 2023 -  Strategic Planning Development Day

TERM 3 

• Monday 10th July 2023 - Staff Professional Practice Day

TERM 4 

• Monday 6th November 2023 - Report Writing Day 

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE 

'In person' assemblies have returned to AVPS after three years of 'going online'. 

The plan is to hold these on the outdoor stage at the rear of the library, near the oval in fine weather, or in the hall when the weather prevents us from enjoying the healthy outdoor air. 

Parents/carers are welcome to attend. Gates will be opened just prior to commencement of the assembly. Alternatively, please enter via the school office.  There is no need for community members to sign in as visitors when attending AVPS assemblies.  

Teachers of the presenting units will publicise the assemblies in the days or week prior to the event. 

​TERM 2 MONDAY Assembly Schedule - Oval or Hall at 3:00pm
Week 5 -  May 22 - Unit 6
Week 7 - June 5 - Unit 1  
Week 9 - June 19 - Unit 3 & 5

school tours

We are offering opportunities for community members to visit Ascot Vale PS in person to meet with leadership staff, interact with school community members (where possible), visit classrooms and other facilities.

Visitors will receive information about AVPS and how to enrol from the tour guides, usually the Principal, Sue Osborne and/or Assistant Principal, Michael Downing.

These tours are designed to help visitors find out more about our school and to get to know us better. They are mostly suited to parents or carers of Year Prep / Foundation children intending to start school in 2024, however, any prospective family may join AVPS tours.

Please click on the button below to book a school tour. ​

school tours

cAMP DATES

In case you missed this under the School Council section in the last newsletter, here is a repeat for your information and diaries.
SCHOOL CAMP ARRANGEMENTS 
The following arrangements have been approved by the Principal, pending documentation: 
2023 

• Club Lorne https://www.clublorne.com.au/
• October 23-27 - Week 4 Term 4 
• Year 5 / 6 ’s Monday to Wednesday.
• Year 3 / 4 ’s Wednesday to Friday. 
• Approximate costs $350 - $420. Final costs to be confirmed 

2024 
AVPS Year 5 / 6 Camp

• Canberra Camp
• Accommodation / TBC
• Term 2 - Monday 15th April - Friday 19th April
• Traveling both ways by Coach
• Approximate costs $950 - $1000. Final costs to be confirmed

 AVPS Year 3 / 4 Camp 

• Campaspe Downs  www.pgladventurecamps.com.au
• Term 4 - Wednesday 13th November - Friday 15th November 
• Approximate costs $430 - $480. Final costs to be confirmed 

PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE

​As partners in your child's education, we would like to address a matter of utmost importance that affects the smooth functioning of our school and your child's learning experience. We kindly request your attention to the topic of student punctuality and minimising withdrawals for routine appointments. Recently, we have observed a growing concern regarding student punctuality and the impact of early  withdrawals. While we understand that there are always exceptions, such as illness, unavoidable medical attention, and agreed upon allied health appointments, we kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that your child arrives at school on time, at 9 am, and remains present for the entire school day.
 
The impact of lateness and frequent absences is noticeable more than ever, affecting various aspects of our school community:

• Impacts on Classrooms and Learning: Punctuality plays a crucial role in maintaining a conducive learning environment. When students arrive late, it disrupts the flow of instruction, interrupts their classmates' focus, and may result in missed essential information. Consistent punctuality fosters a sense of responsibility and respect for others, while maximising the learning opportunities for your child.

 

• Impacts on Office Staff: Frequent withdrawals for routine appointments can place a burden on our hardworking office staff. The increased administrative tasks involved in managing attendance records, collecting students, and coordinating with teachers can be time-consuming, hindering their ability to attend to other important tasks.

 

• General Impact of Missing School: Regular school attendance is critical for academic success. Students who consistently miss school days or arrive late often experience gaps in their learning and may find it challenging to catch up with their peers. Every school day offers valuable opportunities for growth, collaboration, and social interaction, which contribute to your child's overall development.

 
Furthermore, we have been actively listening to our teachers, who have expressed their concerns about the impact of student punctuality on their roles in the classrooms. When students arrive late, it requires additional attention to help them settle in, which diverts precious instruction time away from the entire class. Consistent punctuality allows our dedicated educators to provide uninterrupted lessons, ensuring that every student receives the best possible education.
 
We acknowledge that there are exceptional circumstances where withdrawal for routine appointments is necessary. However, we kindly request that such appointments be scheduled outside of school hours whenever possible or during times that minimally disrupt your child's education. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
 
Please remember that our primary goal is to provide your child with a nurturing and academically rich environment. By emphasising the importance of punctuality and minimising routine appointment withdrawals, we can collectively create an optimal learning environment for all students.
 
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a culture of punctuality and regular attendance. Should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office staff and/or your child’s classroom teacher.

MUSIC NEWS

Click headings below for 'Music' news. 

mvimp - mOONEE VALE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM

 MVIMP News 22nd June 2023

MVIMP Camp Week 1 - Term 3
We are looking forward to the MVIMP Camp which is taking place in week 1 term 3. This year, the senior students attending will be staying at Urban Camp in Parkville, which is a short drive from Ascot Vale and a big change from previous years, where students and families travelled to Bacchus Marsh for the camp and Thursday night concert.  

We hope this new location will result in a much easier commute to the Thursday night concert (13/7/2023) for parents and carers, a highlight of the camp and big reason for seeking a closer site.

Parents and carers of students attending this year’s MVIMP camp are asked to please complete the survey at the following link so that we can ascertain how many people from your family will be attending the MVIMP concert. This concert is held on the Thursday night of the camp on 13th July 2023.
https://forms.office.com/r/TAcYd31LH7 
Please keep a look out for messages on DoJo over the holidays for MVIMP Camp reminders.

MVIMP Soiree 2023
Save the Date – Soiree July 19th – 6:00pm Hall
See message below, which was sent recently via the MVIMP Class Story on  Class Do Jo 

MVIMP News Term 2 - 19th May 2023
 
BIG MVIMP news for next term is the MVIMP camp.
By now you should have received a compass message explaining the selection process for students that attend. Invitations will be sent out in the very near future. This year the camp is being held earlier than usual and it is at the Urban Camp in Parkville.
 
MVIMP Soiree JULY 19th
Keep the date free. This is a great night for our MVIMP students to impress us with their amazing skills. All MVIMP students perform on the night.
 
We hope that your MVIMP Practice Journals are being used. Don’t forget to record your practice times and keep bringing them along to your lessons.
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Percussion Fun Term 2 2023

Violinists Term 1 2023

MVIMP NEWS - 24th March 2023
 
We are very excited about our MVIMP numbers this year. We have 72 students enrolled in the program which is a jump of 20 students from 2022! Hopefully that means 72 children practising at home and 72 students enjoying themselves.

Thanks for your patience this term, we have had a few disruptions with tutor illness and an absence due to jury duty. Hopefully term 2 will be smooth sailing. 
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Thanks, one and all for returning your contracts, excellent effort.
 
Take a look at Jasmine, Hazel and Sophie who are enjoying a strings lesson with Les. I think they look very professional. 

Amanda McClure, MVIMP Liaison Teacher 

Please find the latest MVIMP Family Handbook in the file below. 

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MVIMP NEWS - 3rd March 2023
 
Thankyou to everyone who has returned their MVIMP contracts. This is really helpful. There are a couple outstanding but I know that I am sure to see them soon.
 
For percussionists your drumsticks and pads should arrive very soon, they are on back order. I am sorry that some of your couches have been used in the meantime and hopefully this will change ASAP.
 
Don’t forget to remind your child to check their lesson time, it is up to them to leave the room and get to their lesson on time. This is a big responsibility and I know that teachers are reinforcing this too. Naplan planning has meant that some lesson times have been changed but our tutors are trying their best to accommodate everyone.
 
The long weekend is coming up and students who have lessons on a Monday (percussion, brass and woodwind) will have make up sessions.
 
Thankyou to Freya who played the French Horn at assembly last Monday, it was a sterling effort.
 
Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.
 
Happy playing everyone.
 
Amanda (and Jason)



MVIMP NEWS - 10th February 2023

​MVIMP has well and truly started and we are excited. It’s great to hear music across the school.
 
Please take a look below to confirm the day that your child has their lesson.
 Monday

• Percussion          
• Brass                     
• Saxophone        

Wednesday

• Violin                    
• Cello                     

Thursday

• Clarinet/Flute      
• Band                      

 
Don’t forget that BAND is on a Thursday afternoon at 2.30pm.
Band is made up of predominately year six students who have been part of the program for a few years. Some year 5 students have been invited to join by their tutor.
MVIMP camp occurs early in term 3. This is a time when some of our year 6 students in band are invited to attend. There are only a small number of spots available as all four of the MVIMP schools attend.
Band Members, you know who you are!
 
For those new students at AVPS, MVIMP is an instrumental music program offered to students in Years 3-6.  If your child is in Year 3-6 and they are interested in being part of the MVIMP program please let me know asap. We have some spaces still available in Woodwind, Violin and Strings.
 
Thanks,
Amanda and Jason
MVIMP Liaison Teachers

PIANO - LAMPLIGHT MUSIC

Private piano lessons are available on request, vacancies permitting. 
The company providing this service is Lamplight Music. 
​Director:  Joshua Cowie
PH 0413 884 067 Email:  [email protected] 
NB There are currently no vacancies. 
Please contact Joshua to be placed on the waiting list.

P-2 CLASSROOM MUSIC WITH KATHERINE

​Students in all Prep-2 classes are enjoying working together on a range of class and small group activities to develop recorder skills. We have explored the notes B, A and G then played a range of songs including 'Hot Cross Buns' and 'Au Clair de Lune'. All classes have explored beat, rhythm, tempo and pitch through movement and body percussion activities related to themes such as Easter, Mario Brothers and Star Wars (May the 4th be with you!).

I have enjoyed helping students develop persistence, resilience, creativity and teamwork through all these activities!

​Katherine Anderson

DRAMA nEWS

 Drama News -June 22, 2023

The 3-6 students of AVPS have embraced Drama with a passion that can only be described as fierce. The first five to ten minutes of each session students engage in interpretive dance that quickly escalates into intense dance battles. It is fantastic to see each student getting involved and letting their creative side out. Then we move onto short improvisations and drama games. The last few weeks we have been working on short two-minute performances that the students have done in small groups. It was great to see how the individual groups changed the scripts to suit their personalities.  

I asked some of the 5/6s to describe Drama so far and their comments were:
“fun” “Extravagant” “Good for our wellbeing” “Fascinating and very dramatic”

It will be exciting to see how drama evolves over the next two terms! Have a great holidays and remember to practise your moves for the dance battles when you all come back!

Britt Stephenson 
AVPS Drama Teacher - Wednesdays and Thursdays

Enjoy these recent pics from Drama term 2:

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Drama News 19th May 2023 
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Confirmation of the Fourth Specialist Programs at AVPS
Following the implementation of the 2022 Victorian Government Schools Agreement, where an increase in teacher release time was awarded and funded, AVPS has introduced a fourth specialist teaching program across all year levels in 2023. The P-2 program was decided and staffed in a relatively smooth manner in term one (details below). However, the year 3-6 program opened both opportunities and staffing challenges for us. The original plan was to allocate Bella Rope to the 3-6 Specialist program in term one only, then for the subject focus to evolve over time, depending on staffing options. This changed at the beginning of the school year due to Bella being placed in the Unit 3 classroom position. Britt Stephenson stepped in as a casual teacher and played to her strengths by implementing a Health program to the Year 3-6’s in term 1. 

Introducing ‘Drama’ to the Year 3-6 AVPS Curriculum
The decision to run a Drama program as the fourth specialist class for Year 3-6 students at AVPS from term 2 was made late in term 1 2023, following a staff consultation process. Staff were prompted to identify areas of the compulsory curriculum where the biggest gaps are at AVPS; Drama was the most obvious choice. It was also agreed that Drama would bring multiple benefits to students, allowing them to develop confidence in performing or providing new experiences in expression. We plan to run Drama for the remaining three terms of the school year and to review options in term four, via a staff and student consultation process, for the 2024 program. Britt looks forward to sharing information about her new program to the school community soon. ​

JAPANESE NEWS 

June 22 Japanese News
​This term, Year 5/6 students have learnt about bento boxes and are currently in the process of creating Bento Boxes along with food to be put on display. In groups, they planned the appearance of the bento boxes and wrote sentences in Japanese about what is in the bento box. They then used a variety of materials to bring the plan to life. I am looking forward to seeing them all finished next term. 

Sensai Andrew Truong
Japanese Teacher

Enjoy these pics from Japanese term 2:

NIHONGO NEWS - 24th March 2023
This week, to coincide with Harmony Week, students from Unit 4B and Unit 6 learnt about the Hiroshima Peace Park and the Children’s Peace Monument and made Origami Hearts with the kanji symbols that mean peace and harmony 平和 (heiwa).

They learnt about the Sadako Sasaki who was diagnosed with leukemia due to radiation from the atomic bomb and how she persisted to fold one thousand paper cranes before her passing. The Children’s Peace Monument was created as a tribute to Sadako and all the children who passed away from the atomic bomb. People from all over the world send in their strings of paper cranes to the Peace Park to promote peace all around the world.

The Children's Peace Monument

AVPS NIHONGO NEWS - 3rd March 2023
Konnichiwa to our parents and guardians,
On Wednesday the 1st of March 2023, Sue and I had a great opportunity to participate in a Zoom Call with the Katsuragi City councillor Mitsuno Shibata, English Teacher Ayuko Tabata and the Principal Yoshitsugu Toge of Iwaki Primary School in Katsuragi City, Japan. This meeting was the steppingstone to begin planning a cultural exchange. The cultural exchange will be online communication classes in Japan along with other methods of offline communication such as letters and gifts.

Founded in 1874, Iwaki Primary School is in Katsuragi city in the Nara prefecture. The school had 755 students enrolled in 2020. English is being taught by a Japanese Teacher and Assistant Language Teachers who come from countries where English is the official language.

We look forward to be working with Ayuko in the future. We also hope our Year 5/6’s will enjoy this upcoming intercultural experience.
 
For any future updates, make sure to keep your eyes on the newsletter for future articles.
 
Andrew Truong
Japanese Teacher

environment team news

May 19 Environment Team News

Hi AVPS Community.
​The Environment Team has been meeting this term to focus on ways to reduce and recycle around our school. We are continuing to encourage 'Nude Food' with a weekly tally in classes and collecting rubbish around the grounds. Our raised garden beds are ready to be brightened up again after summer. We have researched some vegetables that could be grown at this time of year and look forward to getting our fingers in the dirt to plant some of them.

That's all to report from the Environment Team. 

visual arts news

Term 1 News
​You Scream, I Scream, we all Scream for ICECREAM!!! 
 
The art room has been a delicious space this term with students getting creative  exploring the theme of 'Ice Cream'. 
 
We have explored different styles of art and mediums and looked at the artwork of artist Wayne Theiboud. We have studied every type of icy dessert across the different levels from soft serves to triple scoop ice creams, you name it we've drawn, painted, collaged and zentangled it. 
 
Here's a range of beautiful works from Prep through to grade 6. Absolutely delicious 😋 
Well done artists. 
 
Lucy 

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE (oshc)

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.
​
Dee and the OSHC team

ASCOT VALE COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
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