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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

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