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: [email protected]
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] or Debbie Daley at
[email protected]. Also feel free to call in at the Music Office.
Margaret Howard [email protected], Debbie Daley
[email protected]
(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 [email protected], Debbie Daley
[email protected]
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 [email protected].
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,
[email protected]
Paul Harris, Years 3-6, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri,
[email protected]
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
[email protected].
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
[email protected].
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 [email protected] 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,
[email protected]
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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
[email protected].
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 [email protected] 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.