newsletter-27-04-2016
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newsletter-27-04-2016
Pringle Street Ascot QLD 4007 Subscribe: http://ascotss.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe Issue 11 - 27 April 2016 FROM THE LEADERSHIP TEAM Thank you to our School Captains and School Leaders for a very moving ANZAC Service last Friday on the oval. The students looked very smart in their formal uniforms and the new blazers worn by our Seniors were a wonderful addition to our winter uniform. Our Music Department is to be commended for their rehearsals and preparation of bands and choirs to lead the hymns. A special thank you to Aleah H and Annabel L for the excellent playing of the Last Post and Rouse. A special thank you to Mr Scott Matthews and all his helpers in preparing for the service on the oval. Thank you to all of the parents who attended the ceremony. A special thank you to our guest speaker Mr Dominic Beirne, Treasurer of the Clayfield-Toombul RSL Sub Branch and also to Lt. Col. Ben Slaughter and Captain Paul Watson for attending and organising the visit from the army vehicles. School Photos Email: admin@ascotss.eq.edu.au Phone: 07 3326 9333 Fax: 07 3326 9300 Time Class/Group 10.10am Year 5A 10.20am Year 5B 10.30am 10.40am Year 6/5 10.50am Year 4A 11.05am Recess 11.40am Year 4B 11.50am Year 4C 12.00pm Year 4D 12.10pm Year 4E 12.20pm Year 6A 12.30pm Year 6B 12.40pm Year 6C The Prep-Year 2 students, as well as 3B and 5C, had their school photos taken today. Please see the timetable below for tomorrow's photo schedule: 1.00pm Lunch 1.45 Family Photos Time Class/Group School Vision and Focus 9.10am Year 3A STEAM @ Ascot State School 9.20am 9.30am Year 3C 9.40am Year 3D 9.50am Year 3E As part of our four year Strategic Plan, Ascot State School has commenced the phased implementation of the Digital Technologies Curriculum. This has commenced in Term 1 with Years 3 and 4 classes supported by classroom teachers, Rysia Pritchard and Kristine Atkins. Thank you to Rysia Pritchard who provided a talk and demonstration to our P&C Committee last Wednesday. The Department of Education states, “We need a reliable pipeline of specialist STEM skills; but we also need informed workers, users and consumers who have the curiosity and imagination to be part of the broader STEM economy. This must be underpinned by lifetime engagement for all Australians with STEM, beginning in childhood and constantly renewed as knowledge and technologies expand. (Office of the Chief Scientist STEM: Australia's Future, September 2014, p21).” Below is a link for parents to the STEM hub for parents and students. I know many of our Ascot students have a keen interest in coding, robotics, the Khan Academy and syphero robots. Please explore this link for ideas at home. https://learningplace.eq.edu.au/cx/resources/file/ 5da759ed-285d-4132-b8e8-58198109fb03/1/index.html PARENT PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION NAPLAN FRIDAY 29 APRIL - 9.00-10.00AM (STAFF ROOM) The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Our Years 3 and 5 students will participate in NAPLAN, in May. NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. The assessments are undertaken nationwide. Please also stay tuned for our Open Days in the STEAM room where we will showcase our student learnings in these areas. Come along to our parent session to learn more about the four areas and the mindsets that will assist you and your child to participate fully in NAPLAN. School and Community Partnerships I look forward to welcoming you. This week we also have our Year 2 Lunch at Ruggers. We hope to see you there. Scott Matthews, Deputy Principal Our next Parent Partnership Series will be held this Friday 29 August at 9.00am. This is particularly targeted to parents of children in Years 3 and 5 on NAPLAN preparation. Please join us in the staffroom. Just a reminder that next Monday 2 May is also the Labour Day Public Holidays. We will see students at school again on Tuesday 3 May. Regards Gayle Coleman, Scott Matthews, Roxanne Smith, Rochelle Burton & Deanne Clark BOUQUETS Special bouquets to the parents and community members who attended our school ANZAC service on Friday 22 April and to those families who attended local services at Kallangur. Lest we forget. 2 PARENT PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION SESSION HELPING WITH HOME READING FRIDAY 13 MAY - 9.00-10.00AM (STAFF ROOM) Reading with your child at home will help your child in all learning areas of school. All children can learn to read and parents play a very important role in celebrating their successes and supporting them along the way. Come along to this Helping with Home Reading Parent Session, designed for Prep-Year 2 parents, to hear more about what you can do at home to help; and the hints and tips for listening to your child read. If any Prep parents missed the Prep Reading Session in Term 1, this would be a wonderful session to attend. I look forward to welcoming you. Rochelle Burton, Head of Curriculum FROM YOUR P&C We have a raft of fabulous activities planned for this term for children and adults, so come and join in and be part of our fabulous school community: Friday 29 April Year 2 Parent Lunch at Ruggers 11.45am–2.45pm Friday 6 May Mother’s Day Stall (as Sunday 8 May is Mother’s Day) Friday 13 May Year 3 Disco 6.00pm-7.30pm in the hall Wednesday P&C Meeting 7.30pm in the staff room. We’ll 18 May have staff as guest speakers explaining Ascot’s Learning Enhancement Program. Learn about Ascot’s GEMs (Gifted Education Mentors), Debating, Chess, Opti-Minds and many other programs. You don’t need to be a member to come along and listen. We finish at 8.30pm so it is a great opportunity to listen and ask questions. Wednesday Australia’s Biggest Morning tea on the 18 May Games Court 9.00am–10.30am hosted by Kathryn and Tuckshop Date Friday 29/4/ 16 Events 9.00am: Parents as Partners Session NAPLAN Preparation 11.45am-2.45pm:Year 2 Lunch at Ruggers Albion Monday 2/ 5/15 Labour Day Public Holiday Tuesday 3/ 5/16 CD Cross Country (Brisbane Grammar Playing Fields (Northgate) Wednesday 4/5/16 8.15-9.30am: Uniform Shop 9.00am: Student Banking Senior Band Workshop (Hall) Thursday 19 May Michael Calder Memorial Golf Day & Lunch at Nudgee Golf Course. Book your spot for golf or just lunch on Flexischools now. Friday 20 May Year 3 Parent Lunch at Ruggers 11.45am–2.45pm (book on Flexischools) Monday 23 - Thursday 26 May Art Week: Heroes & Villains Moving Through Time and there is a dress up day on Wednesday the 25 May for all students and staff (and parents!) Can’t wait to see the school and everyone dressed up that week! *Please Note: The Year 4 St. Helena Island Excursion has been changed (from 25 May) to 4 May 2016. Friday 27 May Years 5/6 Disco in the hall from 6.00–8.00pm. Literacy Competition Saturday 4 June Ascot Trivia Night: this is a night of fun for just the adults! 7.00pm kick-off. You can buy your ticket now on Flexischools.com.au. $50.00 per person includes dinner. The Independent Education Union is running a literacy competition for Year 6 students. To enter, students need to pen a poem, short story or non-fiction prose. The competition closes on Friday 22 July 2016. For more information please visit link below or see Mr Matthews. Wednesday Dad’s Dad Out BBQ (Kathryn will need some 8 June dads to help cook). Friday 10 June Year 4 Lunch at Ruggers 11.45am–2.45pm (book on Flexischools). Sunday 12 June Music on Sunday Wednesday P&C Meeting and our guest speakers this 15 June evening will come from our Student Council. If you are interested in helping out, whether it is playing golf, wrapping gifts for the Mother’s Day Stall, selling food at the Discos, donating a prize for the Trivia Night or cooking at the Dad’s Day Out, we would love to hear from you. Please email me at pandcpresident@ascotss.eq.edu.au. Year 4 St. Helena Excursion* Met North Rugby League 7.00-8.00pm School Council Meeting (Conference Room) COMPETITIONS http://www.qieu.asn.au/literacy National History Challenge The National History Challenge is a research-based competition for Australian students. It gives students a chance to be an historian, researching world history, examining Australia’s past, investigating their community or exploring their own roots. It emphasises and rewards quality research, the use of community resources and effective presentation. The theme for 2016 is Triumph or Tragedy? For more information please visit http://historychallenge.org.au/ Sarah Comiskey, P&C President UPCOMING EVENTS Date Thursday 28/4/16 Events 8.15-9.30am: Uniform Shop School Photos (Years 3-6) Met North Soccer 3 MUSIC NEWS Monday 13 June Music Assembly. Senior & Junior All Choirs and Senior Band If your child is in the Senior Choir (Years 3 to 6) or the Boy’s Don’t Sing Choir (Years 3 to 6) please make sure you have seen the Treble Voices note that was sent home last week. These notes need to be returned so we know how many children are going and who needs the bus on the day. If you need to contact the Music Department please phone the school and ask to be put through to Music or email Margaret Howard at mhowa12@eq.edu.au or Debbie Daley at ddale3@eq.edu.au. Also feel free to call in at the Music Office. Margaret Howard mhowa12@eq.edu.au, Debbie Daley ddale3@eq.edu.au (L-R) Rachael Doucet, Aleah H, Margaret Howard and Annabel L RICK PETHICK’S MORNING TEA: 24 JULY 2016 Congratulations to the band and the choirs for a wonderful performance on Anzac Day. A special mention and congratulations to Aleah H for her Last Post and Annabel L for the Reveille. Well done girls. Margaret Howard will host a morning tea in July to honour Mr Rick Pethick for his many years of service to Instrumental Music at Ascot School. Term 2 is very busy in the Music Department. Please note any dates on your calendar for performances, workshops or music camp opportunities that your child may be involved in. The celebration will be held in the school hall on Sunday morning, 24 July at 10.00am. Ex band members who still play their instruments are welcome to come along and play with the Senior Band. There will be a short rehearsal at 9.00am. Year 5/6 to “The Sound of Music” Wednesday 4 May, 9.00am Senior Band Workshop 9.00am (Music Room 1) Friday 13 May, 6.00–7.30pm Year 3 Disco Monday 16 May Senior Band to Instrumental Fanfare (Kedron SHS) Friday 27 May, 6.00–8.00pm Year 5/6 Disco Please help to spread the word to any past students who were conducted by Rick during his many years at Ascot. He would love to see as many past band members as possible. Sunday 29 May Treble Voices Festival (Sleeman Theatre, Chandler) Concert 3.00pm If you have any enquiries please contact Margaret Howard or Debbie Daley by phone 3326 9333 and ask to be put through to the Music Room. Rehearsals at 12.00pm, 12.50pm and 1.05pm Margaret Howard mhowa12@eq.edu.au, Debbie Daley ddale3@eq.edu.au See note for more details. Years 3 to 6 Choirs only. Tuesday 7 Northside Junior String Camp June–Thursday 9 June 4 Past students who wish to play with the Senior Band may register via email with Margaret Howard mhowa12@eq.edu.au. Please remember to inform Margaret which instrument you play so we have the music ready for you on the day. Wednesday, 27 April, 1.30pm Tuesday 7 June Beginner Band Blitz Workshop Sunday 12 June 3pm Music on Sunday (School Hall) All Choirs, Ensembles, Senior and Intermediate Bands including an item from the Prep Children We would also like to show video footage of past Senior Bands with Rick conducting. If anyone has a video we would love to borrow it for the morning. Of course we need to make sure the footage is in a format we can show so please contact Margaret to let her know. P.E. NEWS District Cross Country: Tuesday 3 May One week left to complete preparations. We wish our students the best of luck next Tuesday. Term 2 City District Trials Sports trials coming up this term are set down for the following dates but please be reminded these dates sometimes change. If you are skilled in these sports please let Mrs Graham/Mr Harris know of your interest to trial: Friday 6 May Rugby Union Below are two sections of writing from Sienna R and Gabriel G. The students in year 4 know their effort and attitude during the writing process determined their successful products. Well done 4A Writers! Thursday 16 June Girls Softball Monday 16 May Met North Golf Girls interested in trialling for softball will be informed this week of when they can practise and develop their softball skills. Prep & Year 1 Perceptual Motor Program starting this week – volunteers needed The Perceptual Motor Program will start in Week 3 and continue until Week 8. For the motor program students are split into groups to rotate around different activities. To ensure students get the most out of each activity, are safe and stay on task, it is preferable to have adult supervision. This could include parents, grandparents or another trusted adult. If possible it would be great to have 3 adults at each lesson. Year 1 PMP will be on Wednesdays and Prep PMP will be on Thursdays. Times for each class are detailed below. Please fill in the parent roster at your child’s classroom as we still need lots of volunteers: Wednesday on improvement instead of worrying about how smart they are. They work hard to learn more and improve. We know that students who learn this mindset show greater motivation in school, better grades, and higher test scores. Thursday Author, Gabriel G: "Stop crying, I’m coming!" Mrs Twit shouts. “Why did you take so long?” Mr Twit whines. Mr Twit gets up and redeems his broken ladder from the thistles and stinging needles. Mr Twit stomps into the shed and comes out with a brand new tub of HUGTIGHT. He gallops back up the ladder and slobbers all of the horrible HUGTIGHT over the roof until there’s only a tile full left. "I missed a bit" snarls Mr Twit. He jumps onto the rough, brick roof. Splosh! Mr Twit trips over the gutter and spatters onto the HUGTIGHT roof. “Help!” He yapped trying to get attention of Mrs Twit but Mrs Twit was just too interested in feeding poison to her thistles and stinging needles that she just couldn’t hear him. “HELP!” he cries while balling his eyes out. “Why are you crying you hairy monster!?” Author, Sienna R: 11.30am–12.00pm 1D 10.00–10.30am Prep E Mrs. Twit yelled "Diner time!!" 12.00–12.30pm 1C 10.30-11.00am Prep B 12.30–1.00pm 1E 11.30am–12.00pm Prep C 1.50–2.20pm 1B 12.00–12.30pm Prep D Mr. Twit came stumbling out from the bedroom. He sat down and mumbled, "I hope this is not one of your horrible tricks." Mrs. Twit smiled uncomfortably as Mr. Twit gobbled the mushy thing down until it was all gone. 2.20–2.50pm 1A 12.30-1.00pm Prep A Gala Sports Days: Years 4–6 in Weeks 6, 7 & 8 Children should have selected their sport to participate in for the Gala Days scheduled for 20, 27 May and 3 June. Sports children can choose from include Tag League, Soccer, Rugby League and Touch Football (girls only). Netball is usually included in this set of Gala Days but because of unavailability of courts it will be included in the next set of Gala Days (Term 4). Children will receive forms once teams have been finalised. Alayne Graham, Prep-Year 2, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, agrah27@eq.edu.au Paul Harris, Years 3-6, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, pharr17@eq.edu.au STUDENT LEARNING – STUDENT VOICE “Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?” If so, he says, “You may be outscored but you will never lose.” Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success When students and educators have a growth mindset, they understand that intelligence can be developed. Students focus Mrs. Twit laughed so hard she nearly bounced off her seat. She took a breath and laughed, "You just ate a whole bowl of butterflies!!" Mr. Twit ran into the kitchen and drank a big glass of water until he couldn’t drink any more. The horrible, mushy taste stained his mouth. No wonder Mrs. Twit was smirking at him. It always means she’s up to some trick which can’t be good at all!!!! MOTHER’S DAY STALL: FRIDAY 6 MAY Mother’s Day is fast approaching. This year our much loved stall will be held Friday 6 May in the School Hall from 8.30am–Morning Tea. All of the gifts are $10.00 each and there will be loads of beautiful gifts on offer. It is always a delight watching the children choose something special. There will be enough gifts for children to purchase not only for Mum but any other special person in their life they wish to celebrate. All classes will be allotted a time and they will be escorted to the stall by their teacher. If at all possible, it is helpful and faster to manage if the children can bring the correct money in a named envelope. 5 If you are interested in assisting with the stall, whether it is for the whole time or part of, please contact Kylie on kylie@locationone.com.au. FRIENDS OF MUSIC The month of May is soon approaching with an exciting line up of events detailed in Music News above. The Discos are one of the social highlights of the year which the children really look forward to. Friends of Music events like the Discos help raise valuable funds that support the excellent and highly regarded music program offered at Ascot State School. To find out more about volunteering, please email FOM@ascotss.eq.edu.au. Nathalie Smith, FoM Convenor FoVAD NEWS “Heroes and Villains” - Art Week 2016 is nearly here! Art Week will feature a school-wide Free Dress Day on Wednesday 25 May 2016 for all to enjoy. All the students, maybe some of our wonderful teachers, school staff and parent helpers will be dressed up as their favourite hero or villain. I have heard a lot of serious talk over the last week or so about Scooby Doo definitely being a Hero, so the creative scope for costumes is very wide! Thank you to the parents and grandparents who have volunteered so far to participate in Art Week 2016, Monday to Thursday, 23rd-26th May -“ Heroes and Villains.” FoVAD are still looking for many more volunteers to fill in any of the lunch time spots on each of the four days: Monday–Thursday 23-26 May 1.00-1.50pm. We need less than an hour of your time and you will have great fun with the kids - guaranteed! Easy and simple training is provided for 6 each activity for all parent helpers with a trained FoVAD team member at every art activity station. We will roster you on to suit whichever age group your child is in and on the day or days that suit you, so you will always be helping with an activity where your child is. Please email FOVAD@ascotss.eq.edu.au today with your name, email, telephone number, year level of your child or children and which day or days you are available to help and we will be in contact. Get out your super hero costumes now! Thank you to our kind Art Week sponsors, Ray White Ascot. Katrina Murphy, FoVAD Convenor MICHAEL CALDER MEMORIAL GOLF DAY: 19 MAY The Michael Calder Memorial Golf Day Classic will be held at Nudgee Golf Course on Thursday 19 May. Click the link below for details: WELCOME GROUP Have you recently enrolled your child at our school? Have you recently moved into the local area? Are you interested in meeting other school parents and families? 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; everyone is welcome! Our Welcome Group met today and will meet again on Wednesday 8 June at White Jam Cafe, Hendra. Our coffee catch ups are a great opportunity to chat to other parents and to share information about local family services (medical, kinder and child care) and children's activities (music, sport, etc.). Tuckshop - Group 3 Monday 2/5/16 Hope that you can join us. Nicola, Welcome Group Co-Ordinator, welcome@ascotss.eq.edu.au Tuesday 3/5/16 FROM THE TUCKSHOP Tuckshop Volunteers We still need Volunteers for the Tuckshop on a Thursday and a Friday. If you can help out from 9.00am-1.30pm please let Kathryn know at tuckshop@ascotss.eq.edu.au. If you cannot do a whole shift but can help out during this time please also let me know. Home Bake - Group 3 Labour Day Holiday Monday Renee B, Julie R Tuesday Labour Day Holiday 2/5/16 3/5/16 Michelle McL, Karen G-T, Brielle K Wednesday Kate H, Jemma 4/5/16 C Wednesday Nicole A, Jemma C Thursday Thursday Miranda 4/5/16 5/5/16 5/5/16 Friday Natasha Friday J, 6/5/16 Tonya F, 6/5/16 Whilst the Tuckshop has two Convenors that share the week, we cannot do it without our wonderful volunteers. Brigid T, Hilary L, Madeleine L, Lorelle C Natalie MacG, Brooke G, Vicki D, Kimberley S UNIFORM SHOP ROSTER Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council's largest fundraisers for Queenslanders affected by Cancer, and with our help they are hoping to raise $2.8 million this year. Ascot State School is holding its Annual Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday 18 May 9.00-10.30am on the Games Court outside the Tuckshop. Ray White Ascot (Tonja and Dwight F) are kindly supplying the Coffee Cart for a gold coin donation. We are also seeking donations for our raffle and asking that those Maggie Beers out there make us something nice for Morning Tea. If you can help out with either a donation for our raffle or cooking something yummy to eat, please let us know by emailing Kathryn at tuckshop@ascotss.eq.edu.au. Thank you in advance for your support. It will help make a difference to the 1 in 2 Queenslanders affected by Cancer in their lifetime. Dad’s Day Out Sausage Sizzle: Wednesday 8 June On Wednesday 8 June we will be having our first Dad’s Day Out Sausage Sizzle for the year. (This is where the dads get involved in Tuckshop for a short time 12.00-1.30 pm to cook and serve a Sausage Sizzle.) So we will need at least three dads to help us out. If you are available, please email tuckshop@ascotss.eq.edu.au. TUCKSHOP ROSTERS Group 4 Monday Labour Day Holiday 2/5/16 Wednesday Kate R 4/5/16 Thursday Cindy J 5/5/16 BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL LIBRARIES GOLD STAR READING CLUB The Gold Star Reading Club will kick off in Council libraries across the city on Tuesday 3 May 2016. There are five great reasons for children to get involved in the 2016 Gold Star Reading Club. 1. Membership to the Gold Star Reading Club is FREE! Kathryn Kathryn, Yolanda and the Tuckshop Committee on 2. The Gold Star Reading Club can help children improve their reading and literacy skills. 3. Children will be rewarded for reading with exciting monthly incentives – a bookmark, a bubble pen and a library bag. 4. The opportunity for all participants to enter the monthly draw to win a $25 book voucher. 5. It’s FUN! Children will have fun sharing their reading experiences with family and friends. 7 This is a great opportunity for parents to share in their children’s reading achievements. To register your child for the Gold Star Reading Club, simply visit link below or your local library to complete a registration form. http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/libraries For more information about the Gold Star Reading Club, visit your local library or call Council on 3403 8888. WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAY INFORMATION AFTERNOON Sunday 15 May 2016 2.00pm–4.30pm Assembly Hall, Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights Organised Guided Tours of the School; an Address by the Principal; opportunities to meet Teachers and Students and Afternoon Tea Parents and Students of any year level are most welcome to attend. COMMUNITY NOTICES Bricks 4 Kidz is running super fun workshops from Prep-Year 6 throughout Term 2. Participants will learn how to build exciting models that move using LEGO® bricks! The workshops are held on Wednesdays from 3.30-4.30pm in the Staff Room at a cost of $16.00 per class. Contact Bridget on 0402 467 877 or bsimpson@bricks4kidz.com for more information. Norths Rugby in Wavell Heights is running FREE girls rugby clinics every Friday night. Coached by our Ladies Coach Liz Moors who will take the girls through rugby drills and a game of touch rugby suitable for ages 5-17. 29 April and 6 May from 5.30-6.30pm, from 6.30pm every Friday thereafter. For more information please contact Shantel Netzler on 0435141283. Norths Rugby - Players Wanted in the following age grades: U6, U9, U12 & U14. Training every Friday night. U6-U9 Play on Saturday morning. U10-U15 Play on Sunday morning. For more information please contact Shantel Netzler on 0435141283. High Tea and Markets at St Mark's Bonney Avenue Clayfield on 7 May, 9.00am-1.00pm. Looking for a way to spoil Mum on the Mother's Day weekend? Make a reservation at a special High Tea on Saturday 7 May. It's a bargain at only $15.00 per person and there will be some very delicious treats to make Mum feel like a queen. Not only that, there will be a range of amazing market stalls to allow you to find the perfect gift for 8 mum, from flowers to jewellery, it's all here. To reserve a table for high tea, call 3862 2221.