Issue 2 â 6 Feb - Ascot State School
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<strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> Digest<br />
Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Success<br />
Phone 3326 9333<br />
Student Absences: 3326 9360<br />
Email: admin@ascotss.eq.edu.au<br />
Web: www.ascotss.eq.edu.au<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> 2: Wednesday 6 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
FROM MRS SEDGMAN: THE PRINCIPAL<br />
Dear All<br />
I had the privilege to hear five superbly executed speeches on Monday from Matthew, Sam, Alice,<br />
Freya and Lucinda who were vying for the positions of Boy <strong>School</strong> Captain and Girl <strong>School</strong> Captain.<br />
To hear well planned, cleverly written speeches delivered by confident speakers was wonderful.<br />
Such poise and composure! Very impressive. It was very obvious that students took pride being a<br />
student at <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> and they valued the opportunities afforded to them. The themes in<br />
their speeches ranged from Work Hard Play Fair; No Bullying; No Litter; Get Involved; Confidence<br />
and Give It a Go. I‟m right behind them.<br />
Congratulations to all nominees and let me introduce Freya and Sam who were elected as <strong>School</strong><br />
Captains 2013:<br />
“My name is Freya D and I am honoured to be representing you as one of your <strong>School</strong> Captains this<br />
year. I have been an <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> student since Year 1 and I have a brother in Year 5, a sister<br />
in Year 1 and an older sister in high school. At school, I am in the Senior Choir and the Senior Band.<br />
Art is one of my favourite subjects and I like drawing animals, especially horses. Outside of school, I<br />
play hockey and water polo and do athletics. I enjoy swimming and I am a member of <strong>Ascot</strong> Swim<br />
Club. I love music and I play piano and flute. I like spending time playing with my dog, Zuka, and<br />
my new pet cockatiel, Charlie, who I am training to talk. I might ask Sam for some training tips as<br />
he also has a cockatiel. I am very busy during school terms, even at the weekends, so l love the<br />
holidays when I can spend more time with my family and friends. Thank you for electing me to be<br />
one of your student leaders. I will do my best to make this a great year for everyone!”<br />
“My name is Sam K and together with Freya, I will be <strong>School</strong> Captain for this year. My journey<br />
started at <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Year 3 with Mrs Widt being my first teacher. Since being here, I<br />
have made great friends and have experienced many of the opportunities that <strong>Ascot</strong> has to offer.<br />
We both have some great ideas, so I am excited about working with Freya and the other senior<br />
students. We know it will be a fantastic 2013.”<br />
The start of the school year is somewhat hectic as we all get into routines at home and at school.<br />
There is a lot of information which needs to be communicated and our Parent Teacher Evenings this<br />
week play an important component of communicating that information to parents. I would ask<br />
parents, particularly new to the school, to ask your child's teacher anything you are unsure about.<br />
Thank you for your attendance at these evenings. Teachers are always keen to meet all their<br />
students' parents.
Traffic<br />
As parents know through many, many communications, we regard children's safety to be of the<br />
utmost importance. Please obey the road rules. It is illegal to park in a two minute zone; to double<br />
park, which is happening as cars line up all the way down Pringle Street or around the corner of<br />
Anthony and Massey Streets; and to stop and park along the yellow lines around the school.<br />
Traffic gets held up and everyone's safety is put at risk. My staff are attending to students' safety<br />
and cannot and should not have to act as police officers. One suggestion is to pick up at 3.15pm as<br />
students are still supervised in the pick-up areas and the traffic has cleared. It is so much calmer. A<br />
reminder to our new Prep parents that you are not able to park in the two minute zone between<br />
8.00am-9.00am. Some parents are walking their children to the classroom and have parked illegally.<br />
Brisbane City Council Traffic Officers visit the school regularly and substantial fines can be imposed.<br />
Please, let's have a safe environment for everyone.<br />
Regards,<br />
Jane Sedgman, Principal<br />
BOUQUETS<br />
Thank you to parents who have volunteered to be Class Parent Reps. The CPR Program<br />
plays an important part in our school life. I look forward to our meeting at 9.15am next<br />
Friday 15 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary in the Staff Room.<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Wednesday 6 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
Thurs 7 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
Friday 8 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
Monday 11 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
Tuesday 12 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
Wednesday 13 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013<br />
Parent Teacher Evening:<br />
6:00-6:45pm Year 1 & Classes 5A, 5B and 5C<br />
7:00-7:45pm – Year 3<br />
Welcome Group, Carnivale Café - 9:30-10:30am<br />
7:30pm Friends of Music Meeting<br />
Prep Reading Parent Information Session – 9:30 am<br />
(Staff Room)<br />
Class Parent Rep Meeting<br />
5D Parent Teacher Evening – 6:00-6:45pm<br />
FROM MRS HADDEN: MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS 3-7<br />
Getting Started<br />
It has been a wonderful start to the school year. There is nothing better than seeing children full of<br />
excitement and high expectations. Thank you for sending your child to school with a great attitude<br />
and ready to start the year. It is also pleasing to see the school uniform worn so well.<br />
Year 7 Leadership<br />
On Monday the final five candidates for <strong>School</strong> Captain, Lucinda B, Alice C, Freya D, Matthew L and<br />
Sam K gave outstanding speeches to the Years 5, 6 and 7 students outlining the qualities which<br />
would make them the ideal <strong>School</strong> Captain. All of the students, including those students who<br />
delivered speeches last week, must be commended for their excellent efforts. What wonderful<br />
speeches delivered with confidence and sincerity. Well done, girls and boys.
I would like to extend my congratulations to Freya D and Sam K who were elected <strong>School</strong> Captains<br />
for 2013.<br />
This week individual Year 7 teachers will take nominations for Class Captains. Candidates for Class<br />
Captain will present speeches to their class group and a class election will take place. Good luck to<br />
all candidates.<br />
Our 7 Leadership Induction Ceremony will take place on Monday 25 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary where all students are<br />
inducted as student leaders. I am sure they are aware of the honour and responsibility that comes<br />
with holding one of these positions.<br />
Nut Allergies<br />
We have several students who are allergic to nuts and peanut products. We ask all families to<br />
consider not sending nuts, peanut butter or foods containing nut products to school. Even the<br />
smallest smear or contact with such products can cause an anaphylactic response from some<br />
students.<br />
I look forward to catching up with parents at our Parent Information Evenings. It is a great<br />
opportunity to hear of the learning challenges planned for your child, become familiar with the class<br />
routines and to share in the beginning of the year excitement evident in all the children.<br />
Once again, welcome back to another fantastic year of learning, friendship and fun.<br />
Sharyn<br />
FROM MRS PROVOST-BOYLE: EARLY YEARS PREP-2<br />
Parent-Teacher Information Sessions<br />
These are a regular event at the commencement of each school year and provide an opportunity for<br />
you to get to know teachers as they share routines of the class, expectations of students, aspects of<br />
the learning program and assessment and reporting procedures. I look forward to meeting more<br />
parents on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Open communication and the partnership between<br />
home and teachers is a key factor in a student‟s success at school. It‟s great to see so many parents<br />
signing up to help in classrooms.<br />
Reading Parent Information Sessions<br />
Parent Reading Workshops are being held for Parents with students in Prep and Years 1 and 2. The<br />
session will focus on practical tips for reading with and supporting your child‟s reading at home.<br />
Prep Parent Reading Session Tuesday 12 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary, 9.30-10.30am in the Staff Room<br />
Years 1 and 2 Parent Reading Session Thursday 14 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary, 9.30-10.30am in the Staff Room.<br />
Why reading is so important<br />
So much in our life depends on reading – from simple (but very important) road signs to assembly<br />
instructions to kit projects and complicated contracts. Being able to read makes life safer and easier<br />
and helps us learn more about a whole range of topics.<br />
Reading also gives a lot of pleasure. It can take your child to new places – real or imaginary; excite<br />
them with clever stories of mystery or show them events in history. You, as role models, can have a<br />
big impact on your child‟s love of reading. If they see how much you enjoy reading, they will expect<br />
to enjoy reading too.<br />
Over time your child learns more about words and reading. With practice they start to recognise lots<br />
of common words, such as once, because and mother, which help make reading easier. Reading is<br />
like a lot of things; the more we have a go at it, the better we get. As we get better, we are more<br />
likely to enjoy it.
Art Teacher: Carla Adams joins the <strong>Ascot</strong> Team! Mrs Adams is our Art Teacher.<br />
Art lessons will start next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Year 2 and 4 are our<br />
first classes to experience the lessons.<br />
Thank you to our P&C for funding and supporting the Art Teacher position.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Absences<br />
Parents are reminded that if their child is away from school, could they please phone the <strong>School</strong><br />
early in the morning? Parents can ring our ABSENTEE LINE ON 3326 9360 and leave an<br />
appropriate message.<br />
Parenting Tip Sheet<br />
Each fortnight I include a Parenting Tip Sheet in the Digest. All Parenting Sheets can be found on<br />
the school website. This week‟s topic is on Friendship Skills. Friendship skills are generally<br />
developmental. That is, kids grow into these skills given exposure to different situations and with<br />
adult help.<br />
Early Years Update<br />
How to get involved<br />
As a parent, you play a vital role in your child‟s education. By getting involved in the school you can<br />
help your child make a smooth and happy start to their education.<br />
You can do this by:<br />
introducing yourself to your child‟s teacher<br />
sharing information with your child‟s teacher<br />
keeping the teacher informed of any changes that may affect your child<br />
talking with your child about their day<br />
attending parent information sessions<br />
reading the school newsletter<br />
checking school bulletin boards<br />
attending family fun days<br />
participating in a safe walk to school program with other children or families who live nearby<br />
attending parent meetings and talking to other parents<br />
volunteering to attend school excursions or participate in classroom activities<br />
participating in school working bees.<br />
Things you can do at home<br />
You can also help your child progress at school by taking some simple steps at home:<br />
<br />
take an interest in your child‟s schooling and value the importance of attending. Ask your child<br />
over dinner, “What new things did you do at school today?”<br />
2014 Waiting List<br />
The Waiting List for 2014 is now open.<br />
Melissa
FROM THE ART TEACHER<br />
My name is Carla Adams and I am joining your <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> community this year as a<br />
specialist art teacher. I am very excited to work within a school with such a wonderful reputation<br />
and appreciation for the role art can play in students‟ holistic education.<br />
My goals are to explore many different styles of art, in as many different mediums, with your<br />
children.<br />
I have previously worked mostly with high school art students and have felt that the biggest hurdles<br />
students face in participating and enjoying Visual Arts is feeling locked in to the idea of the only<br />
„good art‟ being realistic art. In their early years, children seem to draw all the time and then<br />
around the age of 8 or 9, inhibition starts to creep in and they start to classify themselves as either<br />
„good‟ or „bad‟ at it.<br />
By giving your children the opportunity to explore Visual Arts in all its varieties and forms, I hope to<br />
instil a „have a go‟ attitude and the confidence to try new things without a pre-conceived idea of<br />
„good‟ or „bad‟. Art needs to be enjoyed as much for the process as for the end result! Parents are<br />
welcome to join us for the fun!<br />
I will be running an Art Club during Tuesday and Wednesday lunch times beginning in Week 4.<br />
There will be a series of workshops that are targeted toward different year levels and each will<br />
explore a different theme and media. There will be a small cost (approx. $5.00-$10.00) to cover<br />
the cost of extra materials and numbers will be limited to allow for physically larger projects to be<br />
tackled. A timetable, with cost, will be sent home in the next two weeks.<br />
Carla<br />
ICT NEWS- 4B<br />
In 4B, our school‟s ICT resources have been very important for our learning. We have been using<br />
ICT to complete research for all our learning, especially for Science and SOSE. Our research skills<br />
are getting better and better each week! We have our own class website, which is known as an<br />
EdStudio. On this website, we are able to access links to games, tasks, documents and links which<br />
help us with our learning. We are also able to discuss our learning on our EdStudio during school or<br />
home time. We are very excited for the arrival of the Year 4 iPads and cannot wait to use them<br />
within the classroom!<br />
OUR FEATURED APP OF THE WEEK<br />
iBooks – Free. For iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad.<br />
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8<br />
iBooks is an amazing way to download and read books. iBooks includes the<br />
iBookstore, where you can download the latest bestselling books or your favourite<br />
classics – day or night. Browse your library on a beautiful bookshelf, tap a book to open it, flip<br />
through pages with a swipe or a tap and bookmark or add notes to your favourite passages.<br />
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of free books, from picture books to information books and<br />
novels.<br />
Download best-sellers and classic books from the iBookstore. Find fully illustrated books,<br />
including children's picture books, designed art books, photo books, cook books and more in the<br />
iBookstore.
Experience gorgeous full screen Multi-Touch books designed for iPad. These books are filled with<br />
interactive features, diagrams, photos, videos and more<br />
Read a free sample of any book on the iBookstore before making it a part of your permanent<br />
collection<br />
EXCITING NEWS - COMING TO ASCOT SOON!!! ‘AUTHORS AT ASCOT’ WEEK<br />
Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful P&C Association, through the Teacher<br />
Scholarship Program, I am planning a week to celebrate writing at <strong>Ascot</strong>.<br />
„Authors at <strong>Ascot</strong> Week‟ will be held from 18 – 22 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013. We are very<br />
fortunate to have 4 outstanding children‟s authors visiting us and conducting a 45<br />
minute session with each class from Prep to Year 7. They are Tristan Bancks,<br />
Peter Carnavas, Brian Falkner and Julie Fison.<br />
As well, students will be involved in a number of other writing opportunities<br />
during the week, ranging from supervised lunchtime activities, classroom<br />
activities, buddy activities to whole school activities.<br />
The aim of my proposal is for writing to become the focus for the whole <strong>Ascot</strong> community for a week.<br />
I want this project to raise the profile of writing at our school and engage students in worthwhile<br />
experiences that extend beyond the classroom. By providing stimulating activities and the access to<br />
real authors and writers, I aim to engage and motivate all students and, in particular, those not<br />
usually interested in writing.<br />
„Authors at <strong>Ascot</strong>‟ week will bring the school community together and give everyone the chance to<br />
get involved, be inspired and enthusiastic about writing. For me, it will be an opportunity to learn<br />
from experts in the field and build my personal expertise, which I will be able to share with all <strong>Ascot</strong><br />
teachers and students.<br />
Thank you to those parents who contacted me at the end of last year. I will be in contact soon to<br />
discuss how you can become involved. Classroom teachers would also like to hear from<br />
parents who would be prepared to share with their class, the role that writing plays in<br />
their everyday work.<br />
If you would like to be involved in this inaugural, exciting event, I look forward to hearing<br />
from you. There are many ways in which you can be involved, including supervising lunchtime<br />
activities, displaying student work and assisting in the classroom.<br />
Please feel free to email me: lclac1@eq.edu.au or contact me via my 7/6C pigeon hole.<br />
Many thanks<br />
Lorraine Clacher<br />
MASSEY STREET CROSSING<br />
Please be aware that the Massey Street crossing is unmanned at present. The supervisor<br />
is ill and Queensland Transport is having difficulty recruiting a replacement supervisor.<br />
Please contact the school office if you know of anyone interested in such a position.<br />
In the meantime, please take care and be aware of that the Massey Street<br />
crossing is not supervised.
P.E. NEWS<br />
Welcome to our new Prep students and parents and welcome back to our returning students. In P.E.<br />
lessons this term our Prep students are participating in locomotor activities and games and<br />
developing hand eye coordination with bean bags. All other year levels, in their pool lessons, will be<br />
developing age appropriate safety and survival skills. It is important that children participate in all<br />
lessons to develop lifesaving skills and endurance and we would ask that, if your child cannot<br />
participate for any reason, they provide a note of explanation. Thank you to the Year 1 parents who<br />
have been hopping in the pool to help students (2 is good and 3 is great). For all other year levels<br />
one parent is required to act as a spotter. Also, great to see almost all children arriving for lessons<br />
in appropriate costume - including sun shirt and cap.<br />
City District Sport Trials<br />
There will be quite a few trials for City District sports this term. We are usually only allowed to send<br />
4 or 5 students for each trial. We will receive up-to-date information about these trials at next<br />
Monday‟s City District Sports meeting and will keep you informed as information comes to hand.<br />
Work Days/Classes<br />
If you need to contact us, details are as follows:<br />
Paul Harris works all days except Wednesdays and teaches Years 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.<br />
Alayne Graham works Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and teaches Prep, Years 1 and 5.<br />
City District Swimming 2013<br />
Format: This carnival is a selection trial for City District schools to select a team to compete at the<br />
Metropolitan North Swimming Trials (Primary) at Valley Pool on 27 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013.<br />
Venue: Valley Pool, Wickham Terrace, Fortitude Valley<br />
Date: Wednesday 20 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013.<br />
The <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> swimming team selection process will be completed and finalised by Friday 8<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary. Boys and girls selected will receive the necessary documentation to compete at this<br />
Carnival. <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> is required to supply two officials for the meet. If you can assist, please<br />
tick the box on the information letter?<br />
We look forward to teaching the children this year and appreciate the assistance of parents in<br />
helping provide resources (Coles shopper dockets) and delivering the P.E./Sports program<br />
(swimming, perceptual motor program, refereeing and coaching). Please let us know if you have any<br />
particular expertise and would like to be involved in the program?<br />
Alayne Graham/Paul Harris<br />
SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER’S NEWS<br />
I trust that you are all settling into the school routine. If there are any teething problems, don't<br />
hesitate to ask for help ... our school teaching and administrative staff are very accommodating and<br />
understanding.<br />
Tuesday and Wednesday nights and tonight see the Parent Teacher Information sessions (with 5D<br />
following next Wednesday). From my perspective, it is an opportunity to introduce myself to you<br />
and acquire a team of super volunteers who will form the Class Parent Representative Network for<br />
2013. Thank you to those wonderful and motivated parents who have taken on this role and will<br />
liaise with their class teacher‟s needs and those of the Principal and our school P&C.
To further discuss the role of the Class Parent Rep, a meeting is scheduled in the Staff Room on the<br />
15 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary from 9:00am - 10.30am approximately. It is the one and only whole group meeting.<br />
Please diarise this time.<br />
I look forward to meeting you. 2013 is shaping up to be a fantastic year filled with energy and<br />
tremendous learning for all.<br />
Have a great week!!<br />
Leanne Buckle, SCLO, 0403 576 688, leannebuckle11@gmail.com<br />
WELCOME GROUP<br />
Have you recently enrolled your child at our school? Have you recently moved into the local area?<br />
Are you interested in meeting other school parents and families? You may be interested in joining<br />
our school‟s Welcome Group.<br />
Our Welcome Group has been set up primarily as an opportunity for new parents to our school to<br />
meet other school families, although anyone who is interested in making new friends is welcome to<br />
attend; everyone is welcome!<br />
Our Welcome Group meets from 9:15-11.00am every Thursday during school term time at Carnivale<br />
Café, 31 Alexandra Road, <strong>Ascot</strong> (opposite Oriel Park and near Sirianni‟s IGA supermarket). Our<br />
coffee catch ups are a great opportunity to chat to other parents and to share information about<br />
local family services (medical, kinder and child care) and children‟s activities (music, sport, etc.).<br />
We will have special guests joining us at our Welcome Group coffee catch ups over the next few<br />
weeks:<br />
Thursday 28 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary – Leanne Buckle, our school Parent Liaison Co-ordinator, will join us to<br />
meet new parents and to explain her role and how she can help you out.<br />
Thursday 7 March – Jane Sedgman, our school Principal, will join us to meet new parents and<br />
to answer any questions that you may have.<br />
Hope that you can join us,<br />
Nicola, Welcome Group Co-ordinator, Email: welcome@ascotss.eq.edu.au<br />
FROM FRIENDS OF MUSIC<br />
The first Friends of Music meeting for this year will be on Monday 11 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary at 7.30pm in the<br />
school Instrumental Room (formerly known as the Parent Room.) All welcome.<br />
Friends of Music is a school P&C Sub-Committee which organises student discos, movie nights and<br />
concerts to raise funds for the school.<br />
If you are interested in joining the Committee, or if you can help at any of the events, we would love<br />
to see you on Monday night.<br />
Any queries, please contact Deborah - FOM@ascotss.eq.edu.au
FROM THE TUCKSHOP<br />
Tuckshop Roster<br />
This roster is looking good at the moment. We still have a few vacancies if anyone is interested.<br />
Home Bake<br />
The Home Bake roster has a Wednesday and a Thursday where we still need volunteers. The<br />
children love Home Bake and are disappointed when we don't have any. So if you have time to bake<br />
for the Tuckshop, please let Kathryn know by phoning her on 3326 9326 or email her at<br />
kathryn.summers1@three.com.au.<br />
Monday 11/2/13<br />
Tuckshop - Group 3 Home Bake - Group 3<br />
Julia C, Mary Jane<br />
S, Deb P, Kellie<br />
DeR<br />
Tuesday 12/2/13 Maria H, Rowena<br />
G, Julie R, Paula B<br />
Wednesday 13/2/13 Pep H, Geoff L,<br />
Deline A<br />
Monday 11/2/13<br />
Tuesday 12/2/13<br />
Wednesday 13/2/13<br />
Sam C<br />
Pepita H, Melissa<br />
McK<br />
Skye R, Julie C<br />
Thursday 14/2/13 Brad L, Liz W Thursday 14/2/13 Fiona B, Angeline B,<br />
Hilary L<br />
Friday 15/2/13 Catherine B, Trudy<br />
C, Linda B<br />
Friday 15/2/13 Kris S, Louise K<br />
FROM THE UNIFORM SHOP<br />
Thank you families for your patience during the back to school rush. Everyone was successfully<br />
outfitted and looked so smart the first day at school.<br />
Just a few things:<br />
Years 4-7 now will wear sports uniforms on Fridays. This will be the first year that Year 4<br />
students have had this opportunity. A new t-shirt ($32.00) and shorts ($30.00) has been<br />
introduced, however, the old style can still be worn until it needs replacing. White socks and<br />
sandshoes are to be worn with this outfit.<br />
<br />
Don‟t forget FLEXISCHOOL, our online shop, is now available. So save yourself time by ordering<br />
online and have your goods delivered to your child‟s classroom.<br />
Uniform Shop - Group<br />
Monday 11/2/13<br />
Wednesday 13/2/13<br />
Thursday 14/2/13<br />
Rachel L<br />
Deirdre N<br />
Paula W
COMMUNITY NOTICES<br />
Go-Sports will be offering Cricket (Years1-4), Soccer (Prep – Year 1) on Tuesday mornings 7.55–<br />
8.40am and in the afternoon Netball (Years 2-5) will be from 3.15-4.00pm. Classes will commence<br />
on Tuesday 12 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary. To register online, please go to www.gosports.com.au. Go-Sports is also<br />
offering Pre-Prep multi sports (3.5–5 years). Please check the website for a class near you.<br />
Alliance Française French classes at <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong>. Term 1 starts 1 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 2013. Tuesday -<br />
4-6 year olds. Any level - 7.30-8.30am – 8 hours - $175.00. Friday - 7-11 year olds. Beginner A1 -<br />
7.30-8.45am – 10 hours - $205.00.<br />
Sign-On 2013 St Andrews Ladies Hockey Club. Dedication – Perseverance – Loyalty –<br />
Friendship. If you are aged 5+, we would love you to join Brisbane‟s oldest and most successful<br />
women‟s hockey club. Come on your own or get together a group of friends! Qualified coaches.<br />
Training and games held locally at Downey Park. New Under 7 and Under 9 players receive a free<br />
hockey kit (hockey stick, shin pads and ball) while stocks last. For fun, fitness and a lifelong sport –<br />
play hockey! Sign-on: Saturday 9 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary, 2:00 – 5:00pm upstairs at BWHA (Brisbane Women‟s<br />
Hockey Assoc.) Club House, Melbourne Street, Windsor (Downey Park). For further details visit<br />
www.standrewshockey.com.au or contact: Simone Casey, Registrar, 0402 351 527 or Jayne Shallcross,<br />
President, 0434 605 399<br />
The Mayne Juniors Australian Football Club is currently recruiting players for its 2013 season.<br />
The club has teams catering for all ages and skills, ranging from Under 6 to Under 16. The season<br />
runs from April to August/September. All coaches are accredited under the AFL Queensland coaching<br />
program. Our Club has a proud history of developing great players who value fair play and<br />
teamwork. So if you would like to have fun with some of your friends while learning the skills and<br />
rules of our great Australian Game, grab a friend and come along to register at Toombul Shopping<br />
Centre either Saturday 9 or Sunday 10 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary (10:00am – 3:00pm). We welcome kids who<br />
haven‟t played Aussie Rules or from any other football code! For more information please see our<br />
web site at: www.maynejuniors.aflq.com.au or contact the Club by email at: maynejuniors@aflbj.com.<br />
Valleys Junior Rugby League Football Club. It‟s not too late to sign on! Emerson Park, Bega St,<br />
Grange. Under 6's to Under 18‟s. Training commences Tues 12 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary for all teams excluding U6<br />
(U6 training starts 5 March); Fees: U6‟s $70, other age groups from $150. Siblings $120 (no weekly<br />
fees) includes a club polo shirt for new players. We can also assist you in applying for the <strong>State</strong><br />
Government $150.00 sports voucher to contribute to fees. Contact Danny Walker, Valleys President<br />
on 0410465549 for more information email: diehards@valleysrugbyleague.com; website:<br />
www.valleysdiehards.leaguenet.com.au. Member of the Northern Broncos Development Program.
Brought to you by:<br />
Saturday 7 September 2013<br />
Visit www.ascotbigdayout.com to find out more<br />
and to see how you can help!<br />
Lots of ways to help and the more that get involved the less everyone has to do!<br />
ALL money raised goes to the school!<br />
In Term 1 we are particularly looking to finalise raffle & auction items as well as<br />
sponsors! Visit the website and email us if you can help. Anyone wanting to join the Big<br />
Day Out Committee (50 strong already) is also welcome!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES<br />
TERM 1 2013<br />
This flyer is developed to inform the school community of the activities on offer.<br />
This is not a recommendation – the school’s association with each instructor only relates to<br />
the hire of the school facilities.<br />
Bookings are to be made directly with the instructors!<br />
MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY<br />
Tennis Coaching<br />
Fancutts Tennis Academy - 3857 2922<br />
Email: admin@fancutts.com.au<br />
Monday<br />
3.30 – 4.15pm (Beginners)<br />
4.15 – 4.45pm (Players)<br />
Tuesday<br />
3.15 – 4.00pm (Beginners)<br />
Wednesday<br />
3.00 – 3.30pm (Prep), 3.30 – 4.15pm (Beginners)<br />
4.15 – 5.00pm (Players)<br />
Venue: <strong>Ascot</strong> SS Tennis Courts, Reeve St<br />
Clayfield<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 4<br />
MONDAY<br />
Self Defence For Children<br />
Brisbane Martial Arts Academy - 3268 5501<br />
3.10 – 4.10pm (Beginners)<br />
4.15 – 5.15pm (Advanced)<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Hall<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 4<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Cricket (Yr Level 1 – 4)<br />
Go-Sports Greg Martin - 0417 614 509<br />
7.55 – 8.40am<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Oval<br />
Soccer (Yr Level Prep – 1)<br />
Go-Sports Greg Martin - 0417 614 509<br />
7.55 – 8.40am<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Oval<br />
Netball (Yr Level 2 – 5)<br />
Go-Sports Greg Martin - 0417 614 509<br />
3.15 – 4.00pm<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 12 for 6 Weeks<br />
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY<br />
Taekwondo<br />
Moon Lee Taekwondo<br />
Daniel Rosenthal - 1300 101 303 / 0433 463 349<br />
www.moonlee.com.au<br />
5.30 – 6.30pm<br />
Beginners to Advanced<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Hall<br />
Commencing January 30<br />
THURSDAY<br />
Zumba<br />
Zumba Fitness with Alex<br />
Alex Manahan - 0415 467 617<br />
www.alexandramanahan.zumba.com<br />
7.15 – 8.15 pm for Adults<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Hall<br />
Commencing January 24<br />
TUESDAY MIDDAY/FRIDAY MORNINGS<br />
Tennis Coaching<br />
Neil Hickey – 0407 170 957<br />
Venue: <strong>Ascot</strong> SS Tennis Courts, Reeve St<br />
DAILY<br />
Swimming Lessons<br />
HappyKiddos - 0488 432 657<br />
Email: ascot@happykiddos.com.au<br />
www.happykiddos.com.au<br />
Morning and Afternoon times available<br />
Venue: Pool<br />
Continuing<br />
FRIDAY<br />
Netball with HappyKiddos<br />
3.15 – 4.00 pm<br />
Venue: Netball Court<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 1<br />
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY<br />
Adult Boot Camp<br />
5.30 – 6.15 a.m.<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 4<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Shake & Stir Theatre Co - 3358 6025<br />
www.shakeandstir.com.au<br />
3.15 – 5.15pm<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Hall<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 12<br />
TUESDAY/FRIDAY<br />
Fun French Classes<br />
Claire at Alliance Francaise - 3844 4460<br />
Enrol online at www.afbrisbane.com<br />
Tuesday – 7.30 – 8.30am (Any level)<br />
Friday – 7.30 – 8.30am (Beginners)<br />
Venue: Art Room<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 1<br />
TUESDAY<br />
Karate<br />
Ho Shin Do Karate<br />
(Member of Gojuryu Seiwakai)<br />
Rod Martin - 0416 509 092<br />
Tuesday 6.00 – 9:00pm<br />
Venue: <strong>School</strong> Hall<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 5<br />
THURSDAY<br />
Grooming and Deportment<br />
Leanne Buckle <strong>School</strong> of Grooming and<br />
Deportment<br />
Leanne Buckle - 0403 576 688<br />
3.10 – 4.10pm<br />
Venue: Instrumental Music Room<br />
Commencing <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 7 for 8 weeks<br />
DAILY<br />
Tennis Coaching<br />
Giles Kelly – 0415 462 203<br />
Venue: <strong>Ascot</strong> SS Tennis Courts, Reeve St