ASCOT NEWS
4th June 2020, Term 2, Issue 4
ASCOT NEWS
AVPS Staff Celebrate the Olympic Year that Was ....... (not)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM
2020 STAFF PHOTO
Well - didn't we get that wrong!
Each year we have a theme for our staff photo; construction workers, loud shirts, Japan, to name a few recent ones. We thought we'd nailed the 2020 look but now realise we probably should have gone for our second idea; health care worker - at least we're prepared for next year.
Well - didn't we get that wrong!
Each year we have a theme for our staff photo; construction workers, loud shirts, Japan, to name a few recent ones. We thought we'd nailed the 2020 look but now realise we probably should have gone for our second idea; health care worker - at least we're prepared for next year.
ART THEMED SLIDESHOW
REMOTE LEARNING THEMED SLIDESHOW
STAFF THEMED REMOTE LEARNING SLIDESHOW
REMOTE LEARNING SLIDESHOWS /
SCHOOL'S BACK FOR ALL STUDENTS NEXT WEEK
Thank you to families and staff for contributing to this week's remote learning slideshows. Special appreciation goes to Lucy our art teacher for inspiring such magnificent art works that resulted in us having to make several 'themed' slideshows to cater for the breadth of fantastic contributions. 'Hats off' to our staff for doing such a magnificent job over the past ten or so weeks. We hope you enjoy the image of our hat themed final working from home staff meeting celebration.
We are very much looking forward to having all children back to school as of next Tuesday and thank our community of children, parents, family members, carers and staff for their co-operation, perseverance and hard work in making remote learning work as best as it possibly could for our AVPS community. A parent recently pointed out that remote learning has lasted almost the entire season of Autumn for some children!! That's such a significant experience for them all and for the adults in their lives as well. We have learnt a lot about ourselves throughout this pandemic. There are some things we will keep doing and some things we would do differently if we had our time over again. Here's hoping we will not need to repeat this experience for a very long time to come.
A quick reminder:
Monday 8th June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - school closed.
Stage 1: 25 May – 5 June
In the first stage, students in Year Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 return to school from Tuesday 26 May.
Remote and flexible learning will continue for all students in Years 3 to 6 until Tuesday 9 June.
During Stage 1, the existing model of on-site schooling for students (Years 3-6) who cannot be supervised at home and vulnerable children will remain in place.
Stage 2: from 9 June
Students in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 will return to school from Tuesday 9 June. All students will be expected to attend school as normal from this date.
Please note our previous plans for a pupil free day 9th June have been cancelled.
Please be prepared for a compass alert tomorrow (Friday 5th June) that will outline the arrival and departure procedures in place from Tuesday 9th June.
REPORTS - SEMESTER 1 - UPDATE
The Department of Education and Training has adjusted the expectations of Student Reports for Semester 1 in recognition of the transition to remote and flexible learning during Term 2. While our school has continued to deliver its teaching and learning program and monitor the achievement and progress of each student, there have been some unprecedented changes to our usual program.
At Ascot Vale Primary School (AVPS) we know it is vital to involve students and their parents/carers in learning. This process includes providing reports on student learning. We will provide a written report for the parent/carer of each student enrolled at the school for Semester 1. The reports will include some information on student achievement for curriculum areas taught, however, there are some changes from our usual Semester 1 reports.
Student reports for Semester 1 2020 will include:
SCHOOL'S BACK FOR ALL STUDENTS NEXT WEEK
Thank you to families and staff for contributing to this week's remote learning slideshows. Special appreciation goes to Lucy our art teacher for inspiring such magnificent art works that resulted in us having to make several 'themed' slideshows to cater for the breadth of fantastic contributions. 'Hats off' to our staff for doing such a magnificent job over the past ten or so weeks. We hope you enjoy the image of our hat themed final working from home staff meeting celebration.
We are very much looking forward to having all children back to school as of next Tuesday and thank our community of children, parents, family members, carers and staff for their co-operation, perseverance and hard work in making remote learning work as best as it possibly could for our AVPS community. A parent recently pointed out that remote learning has lasted almost the entire season of Autumn for some children!! That's such a significant experience for them all and for the adults in their lives as well. We have learnt a lot about ourselves throughout this pandemic. There are some things we will keep doing and some things we would do differently if we had our time over again. Here's hoping we will not need to repeat this experience for a very long time to come.
A quick reminder:
Monday 8th June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - school closed.
Stage 1: 25 May – 5 June
In the first stage, students in Year Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 return to school from Tuesday 26 May.
Remote and flexible learning will continue for all students in Years 3 to 6 until Tuesday 9 June.
During Stage 1, the existing model of on-site schooling for students (Years 3-6) who cannot be supervised at home and vulnerable children will remain in place.
Stage 2: from 9 June
Students in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 will return to school from Tuesday 9 June. All students will be expected to attend school as normal from this date.
Please note our previous plans for a pupil free day 9th June have been cancelled.
Please be prepared for a compass alert tomorrow (Friday 5th June) that will outline the arrival and departure procedures in place from Tuesday 9th June.
REPORTS - SEMESTER 1 - UPDATE
The Department of Education and Training has adjusted the expectations of Student Reports for Semester 1 in recognition of the transition to remote and flexible learning during Term 2. While our school has continued to deliver its teaching and learning program and monitor the achievement and progress of each student, there have been some unprecedented changes to our usual program.
At Ascot Vale Primary School (AVPS) we know it is vital to involve students and their parents/carers in learning. This process includes providing reports on student learning. We will provide a written report for the parent/carer of each student enrolled at the school for Semester 1. The reports will include some information on student achievement for curriculum areas taught, however, there are some changes from our usual Semester 1 reports.
Student reports for Semester 1 2020 will include:
- a description of the areas of the Victorian Curriculum F-10 taught
- comments regarding student learning achievement in a Common Assessment Task based on the Victorian Curriculum F-10 for English and Mathematics
- a comment on how the student has adjusted to the remote and flexible learning environment.
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
• $125 for primary school students
• $225 for secondary school students
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card please complete the attached application and send it to the office with a copy of your concession card or contact the office and we can send and application out to you.
2020 Applications close end of Term 2 - see attachment below
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
• $125 for primary school students
• $225 for secondary school students
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card please complete the attached application and send it to the office with a copy of your concession card or contact the office and we can send and application out to you.
2020 Applications close end of Term 2 - see attachment below
| csef-application-form-2020.pdf |
2021 PREP ENROLMENT
Please consider the info below if you have child due to start school next year OR please share this with neighbours or friends seeking year prep enrolment in 2021 who are not yet connected with AVPS - direct them to our website & newsletter - thanks!
The 'enrolment' tab on our website is the place to go for up to date information. Click this link for all the details but here are some important snippets pasted below:
AVPS is now accepting 2021 Year Prep /Foundation enrolments for siblings of currently enrolled students or if Ascot Vale PS is the closest Victorian Government Primary School to your family's residential address. You can identify your local neighbourhood school at the Find My School website. Please contact the school (9370 6507) if you are unsure or have queries about our enrolment restrictions.
Enrolment forms are not available on line. Instead, please contact the school to arrange distribution of these. We request parents/guardians please return enrolment forms and accompanying documents (if their child is due to begin in the 2021 school year) ASAP or by the deadline of Friday 7th August 2020.
YEAR PREP / FOUNDATION ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
WED 10th JUNE 5:30pm - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
This is an ONLINE opportunity for prospective (new) 2021 prep/foundation parents/ caregivers to find out more information about our great school via an ONLINE information session. Our Prep/ Foundation teachers will be joined by the Principal Team to share details and answer questions new families to the school may have about AVPS. Booking are essential - open now via this link . More details about the event will be communicated during the booking process. It is not necessary for existing families to attend this session but they are more than welcome to.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR
Onsite school tours are not available in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, please access the virtual school tour below conducted by Principal, Sue Osborne and Assistant Principal, Michael Downing. Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Enjoy!
Please consider the info below if you have child due to start school next year OR please share this with neighbours or friends seeking year prep enrolment in 2021 who are not yet connected with AVPS - direct them to our website & newsletter - thanks!
The 'enrolment' tab on our website is the place to go for up to date information. Click this link for all the details but here are some important snippets pasted below:
AVPS is now accepting 2021 Year Prep /Foundation enrolments for siblings of currently enrolled students or if Ascot Vale PS is the closest Victorian Government Primary School to your family's residential address. You can identify your local neighbourhood school at the Find My School website. Please contact the school (9370 6507) if you are unsure or have queries about our enrolment restrictions.
Enrolment forms are not available on line. Instead, please contact the school to arrange distribution of these. We request parents/guardians please return enrolment forms and accompanying documents (if their child is due to begin in the 2021 school year) ASAP or by the deadline of Friday 7th August 2020.
YEAR PREP / FOUNDATION ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
WED 10th JUNE 5:30pm - BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
This is an ONLINE opportunity for prospective (new) 2021 prep/foundation parents/ caregivers to find out more information about our great school via an ONLINE information session. Our Prep/ Foundation teachers will be joined by the Principal Team to share details and answer questions new families to the school may have about AVPS. Booking are essential - open now via this link . More details about the event will be communicated during the booking process. It is not necessary for existing families to attend this session but they are more than welcome to.
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOUR
Onsite school tours are not available in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, please access the virtual school tour below conducted by Principal, Sue Osborne and Assistant Principal, Michael Downing. Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. Enjoy!
SCHOOL PHOTOS /YEAR 6 HOODIES /BOOK CLUB
- School photos - should have been received by all families who ordered these by now. If not, please contact us.
- Yr 6 Hoodies - should have been received by all families who ordered these by now. If not, please contact us.
- Book Club - many orders have been home delivered by staff. Remaining orders will be distributed at school in the coming weeks.
ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL
A reminder Due to COVID – 19 advice, entry to school grounds will to be limited to those who have an essential need to be here such as school staff, some external support services, cleaners and essential facilities and maintenance staff. Parents and community members may enter the site ONLY by prior arrangement. The school gates and front door will therefore be locked.
A reminder Due to COVID – 19 advice, entry to school grounds will to be limited to those who have an essential need to be here such as school staff, some external support services, cleaners and essential facilities and maintenance staff. Parents and community members may enter the site ONLY by prior arrangement. The school gates and front door will therefore be locked.
Stay well, stay grateful, stay kind
Sue Osborne & Michael Downing,
AVPS Principal Team
Sue Osborne & Michael Downing,
AVPS Principal Team
KEY DATES
Term 2, 2020
Thur 4th June - Year 5-6 Teacher Professional Practice Day
Mon 8th June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - School Closed
Tue 9th June - 3-6 students return to school. Please note our previous plans for a pupil free day on this same day 9/6/20 have been cancelled.
Wed 10th June - Year Prep 2021 Online Information Session
Fri 26th June - Last day term 2
Term 3, 2020
Mon 13th July - First day term 3
Term 2, 2020
Thur 4th June - Year 5-6 Teacher Professional Practice Day
Mon 8th June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday - School Closed
Tue 9th June - 3-6 students return to school. Please note our previous plans for a pupil free day on this same day 9/6/20 have been cancelled.
Wed 10th June - Year Prep 2021 Online Information Session
Fri 26th June - Last day term 2
Term 3, 2020
Mon 13th July - First day term 3
Term Dates 2020 |
TERM 1 - 29 Jan - 27 Mar |
TERM 2 - STARTS WEDNESDAY 15 Apr - 26 Jun |
TERM 3 - 13 Jul - 18 Sep |
TERM 4 - 5 Oct - 18 Dec |
Public Holidays 2020 |
TERM 1 - Mon 9 March LABOUR DAY School Closed |
TERM 2 - Mon 13 April EASTER MONDAY School Closed |
TERM 2 - Mon 8 Jun QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY School Closed |
TERM 4 - Tue 3 Nov MELBOURNE CUP DAY School Closed |
Pupil Free Days 2020
Please make alternative arrangements for the care of your child or children on the following dates, as students are not required to attend school on Pupil Free Days and on the Student Led Conference Day (SLC) children are only required to attend at their appointment time:
Please make alternative arrangements for the care of your child or children on the following dates, as students are not required to attend school on Pupil Free Days and on the Student Led Conference Day (SLC) children are only required to attend at their appointment time:
Pupil Free Days 2020 |
TERM 1 - Fri 6 Mar |
TERM 2 - Tue 14 Apr Mon 25 May |
Student Led Conference TERM 3 -Wed 16 Sep |
TERM 4 - Mon 2 Nov |
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.
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
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