Issue 16 â 29 May - 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> <strong>16</strong>: Wednesday <strong>29</strong> <strong>May</strong> 2013<br />
FROM MRS SEDGMAN: THE PRINCIPAL<br />
Dear All<br />
Lately I have been outlining to parents the purpose of Independent Public <strong>School</strong>s (IPS). The<br />
benefits include enhanced local governance, opportunities for innovation, locally tailored workforce<br />
and increased financial flexibility. The process to be undertaken to gauge school community interest<br />
in applying to be an Independent Public <strong>School</strong> was detailed last week.<br />
The following response is to the important question of what it will mean for students:<br />
“Independent Public <strong>School</strong>s will have greater freedom to shape their own strategic direction and<br />
make decisions which will directly benefit their students. They will have the ability to work directly<br />
with local businesses, industry and community organisations. This new way of working could lead to<br />
unique and innovative partnerships and sponsorships, providing extra support for students, schools<br />
and the local community. <strong>School</strong>s also have greater flexibility to tailor the curriculum to directly suit<br />
the needs of their students.”<br />
IPS sits nicely within the recently launched Parent and Community Engagement Framework which<br />
included community collaboration and decision making as a means for greater community ownership<br />
and trust of school directions and decisions. Both strategies are what schools can do to strengthen<br />
learning outcomes for students – through effective partnerships between principals, teachers,<br />
students, parents and the community. It sends a call to action to our school to focus on parent and<br />
community engagement as a key part of supporting student learning.<br />
The question asked to me is what my position is and my response is very simple. Yes. I do believe<br />
anything that allows a school to have a degree of autonomy which allows a school Principal to be as<br />
responsive as possible to the needs of students gets my vote.<br />
I wish to inform parents that I have the opportunity to act in the role of Assistant Regional Director,<br />
Metropolitan Region for the last two weeks of this term and the first three weeks of Term 3. Our<br />
Deputy Principals, Mrs Sharyn Hadden and Mrs Melissa Boyle will act as Principal in my absence. I<br />
am proud of the leadership capacity and capabilities within my staff which sees consistency in school<br />
direction and the teaching and learning agenda for the school.<br />
Regards,<br />
Jane Sedgman, Principal
BOUQUETS<br />
Thank you to Phoenix Trading for their generous donation to the school.<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Wednesday <strong>29</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
Thursday 30 <strong>May</strong><br />
Welcome Group<br />
6:30pm High Achiever’s Parent Information Session (KGSC)<br />
Book Club<br />
Met. North Tennis<br />
Friday 31 <strong>May</strong> Athletics Trials Years 3-7<br />
Sunday 2 June Music on Sunday 1:00-3:00pm<br />
Monday 3 June<br />
Tuesday 4 June<br />
Wednesday 5 June<br />
Thursday 6 June<br />
9:00am Music Assembly<br />
10:30am PE Assembly<br />
LCC Meeting<br />
ICAS Science Test<br />
Welcome Group<br />
Met. North Touch<br />
High Achiever’s Orientation (KGSC)<br />
<strong>State</strong> of Origin 1<br />
Met. North Touch<br />
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS<br />
Monday 10 June – Queen’s Birthday<br />
Winter vacation: Saturday 22 June – Sunday 7 July inclusive<br />
Wednesday 14 August – EKKA Holiday<br />
FROM MRS HADDEN: MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS 3-7<br />
Congratulations to our Music Department and the Senior Choir. The choir performed to a very high<br />
standard yesterday at the Choral Fanfare and were awarded gold. Reaching this standard requires<br />
children to learn the value of perseverance, commitment and dedication. Well done to the children<br />
and their teachers.<br />
This Sunday we celebrate more musical achievements with Music on Sunday. This event is sure to<br />
be another memorable one for students, parents and their teachers. I always look forward to these<br />
opportunities to be part of an audience where students have the chance to shine and share their<br />
talents with family and friends.<br />
Keep an eye on the P.E. News as we are working towards the Athletics Carnivals in the last week of<br />
this term. As the Gala Days are now finished, Friday afternoons will now be used as trial times for<br />
Athletics.<br />
Last week 7/6D presented an assembly which focussed on energy sources and the ways in which<br />
energy can be described and used. We saw some amazing balloon powered cars which students<br />
have so much fun designing and testing. A very well presented assembly.
An integral aspect of today’s learning is to be able to share ideas, communicate with<br />
others and still maintain focus. It is challenging to work with others and accept that<br />
our way is not the only way. Being part of a group also promotes an understanding<br />
of the rights and responsibilities of each member.<br />
Congratulations to the following children who “Work Well in Groups”:<br />
3A Bridget T Alec O’B 4E Joshua M Kioa P<br />
3B Peter C Katie B 5A Charlotte B Louis G<br />
3C Nick T Jessica T 5B Flynn B Calliope C<br />
3D Joel G Liam M 5C Randell G Indigo H<br />
3E Lara E Matthew C 5D Elliot B Piper S<br />
4A Harrison L Ella M 7/6A Mia H Denny Z<br />
4B Guy P Charlie W 7/6B Daniel J Hamish McL<br />
4C Isabel M Ashton S 7/6C Jade S Nicholas V H<br />
4D Harry D Charlotte J 7/6D Charlotte C Natcha P<br />
FROM MRS PROVOST-BOYLE: EARLY YEARS PREP-2<br />
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 <strong>May</strong><br />
and 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - the<br />
anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. The week is a<br />
time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to<br />
explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.<br />
National Sorry Day<br />
3A and 3C wrote letters to Mrs Sedgman urging her to commemorate National Sorry Day, which was<br />
observed on 26 <strong>May</strong>. I’ve included a letter below written by Georgia C (3A). As a result of the letters<br />
to Mrs Sedgman students were invited to speak about National Sorry Day at the Senior and Junior<br />
Assemblies.<br />
“Taken! Have you ever heard of National Sorry Day? Mrs Sedgman, if you don’t commemorate or<br />
say sorry to those poor Aboriginal children, people will think you’re cold hearted. Just imagine your<br />
own children getting taken away from you and your husband! It is heart breaking and one of<br />
Australia’s greatest tragedies.<br />
I think that National Sorry Day should be commemorated all over the world to demonstrate Australia<br />
is a free country. If I told someone from China the stolen generation was yet to be acknowledged I<br />
don’t think they would believe me. The only way to change this is by commemorating.<br />
I strongly believe that the children were treated badly because they were bossed around all day and<br />
they were also treated like slaves. I would believe that the government would look after the children,<br />
but no.<br />
When they washed up, the soap was so harsh that their hands would sometimes bleed.<br />
As a result of Aboriginal children being taken from their families they no longer knew who their<br />
families were and where they truly came from. They lost their brothers and sisters, mothers and<br />
fathers. Can you imagine how sad and lonely they must have felt?<br />
That is why I believe National Sorry Day must be marked and respected. How could you not feel<br />
sorry about this and show your feelings by commemorating?”<br />
Congratulations on your outstanding work 3A and 3C.<br />
Georgia C (3A)
<strong>Ascot</strong> Big Day Out Class Art Projects: We currently have on display in the office three pieces of<br />
art work that will be auctioned off at the Big Day Out. Parents are invited to come to the office to<br />
see the art work of 1D, 3C, and 4E. The art is very impressive.<br />
Prep D’s Vegetable Garden is thriving. Last week Michael and Will came<br />
to show me the zucchini that Prep D had grown in their garden. The whole<br />
class is very proud of the vegetables that they are producing.<br />
Junior Assembly: 1C had us thoroughly entertained on assembly this week with their performance<br />
of “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”. The children reinforced the importance of doing our best. 1C use<br />
their learning targets to make sure they’re achieving their best in learning. Congratulations 1C and<br />
Mrs Shannon on a great Assembly!<br />
Student of the Week P-2<br />
Next week’s student of the week award is for “Working Well in Groups”<br />
Congratulations to:<br />
Prep A Ava F. Nicholas P. 1D Elaine C. Jack M.<br />
Prep B Jake H. Tiana P. 1E Isabella C. Charlie C.<br />
Prep C Jake D. Jasmin C. 2A Lani M. Greta C.<br />
Prep D Lachlan O. Imogen V. 2B Cooper R. Tom R.<br />
Prep E Milly C. Ryen B. 2C Axel H. Grace T.<br />
1A Harrison C. Isla F. 2D Hamish L. Emily C.<br />
1B Milan B. Zara D. 2E Lily D. Lucia O.<br />
1C Liliana H. Boris K.<br />
Junior Assembly Schedule for Term 2 – Be sure to mark the dates in your calendar.<br />
Week 8 03.06.13 PE Working well in groups<br />
Week 10 17.06.13 2E Helpful Behaviour<br />
Have a good week.<br />
Melissa<br />
OUR FEATURED APP OF THE WEEK<br />
Math Bingo<br />
This app allows students to practise mental maths across addition, subtraction,<br />
multiplication and division.<br />
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Choose from 3 different levels of difficulty: Easy, Medium and Hard<br />
Create up to 30 player profiles<br />
Choose from 8 different fun cartoon avatars<br />
Keep track of number of games played by player profile<br />
The Scoreboard keeps track of scores for each game and level<br />
Kids love to collect and play with BINGO Bugs when they earn a high score!
P.E.NEWS<br />
Perceptual Motor Program (Prep/Year 1)<br />
Thank you to the parents and grandparents who have come along to help supervise group activities.<br />
So many parents have told me how they see the improvement in student’s skills from week to week,<br />
particularly with skipping (Year 1). In these activities we concentrate on jumping and landing, rolling,<br />
balancing, hand/eye co-ordination, general co-ordination and negotiation of obstacles (over, under,<br />
through, round, between, etc.). These are all important developmental skills for children to master.<br />
We have this week and next week left to run in the program before the Runathon and Athletics<br />
Carnival preparation, so if you haven’t been able to assist yet please feel free to put your name on<br />
the roster in your child’s class room.<br />
Athletics Carnival Trials/Practice (Years 3-7)<br />
All children in Years 3 to 7 will be out on the oval (weather permitting) for the next three Friday<br />
afternoons practising events for the Athletics Carnival to be held on Tuesday, 18 June. Students will<br />
need to have hats and it is recommended they bring a water bottle with them to keep hydrated.<br />
Runathon<br />
All students should have received information and sponsorship forms for the school Runathon to be<br />
held in P.E. lessons in Week 9. In conjunction with our Athletics Carnival and Smart Moves program<br />
children will be asked to run as many laps of the oval in 10 minutes as they can. As extra<br />
motivation there will be prizes awarded for highest number of laps per year level, as well as<br />
participation prizes and prizes for the highest fundraisers.<br />
Alayne Graham/Paul Harris<br />
CHESS CLUB NEWS!<br />
Years 3, 4 & 5 students keen to participate in the Term 3 Chess Club need to check the Digest<br />
next week for the official and only application form. Entries on this form will be accepted in order of<br />
receipt at the office from 6 June. A limit of 24 students is set each year. Parents will be invoiced a<br />
fee of approximately $35.00 for the coaching supplied by a tutor from the Gardiner Chess<br />
Association. Students will be required to commit to a lunch time session each Tuesday in Term 3<br />
from 1.00pm to 1:50 pm. Your Chess Club teachers, Miss Gurren (3B) and Mr Sayer (3E) are looking<br />
forward to assisting the students to enjoy this very popular Club.<br />
SCHOOL PAYMENTS<br />
Every term our office sends a Debtor <strong>State</strong>ment home with each child. "Debtor <strong>State</strong>ment" is the<br />
phrase used by our finance system and replaces the previous "<strong>State</strong>ment". It is a list of the costs for<br />
various activities and excursions in which the children participate.<br />
If you pay the account by EFT, please include the Debtor ID in the payment information line and<br />
send an email letting us know what you have paid. Payments are very difficult to trace without this<br />
information and we are not able to allocate the money properly if we do not understand who has<br />
paid and for which excursions/activities. Attached to your statement every term is an explanation of<br />
the separate invoice lines.<br />
Please also be aware that <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> and the <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> P&C Association are two<br />
separate entities and we do not share the same bank accounts. Sometimes we receive monies for
P&C activities and fundraisers which we cannot accept and must refund. In order to save time and<br />
effort please check the account first.<br />
We are a fortunate community - each term is full of wonderful opportunities for our children and we<br />
appreciate your support and prompt payment of school accounts - it's how our state school<br />
continues to provide such a varied and rich learning environment.<br />
Many thanks.<br />
Savina Hodges, BSM<br />
SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER’S NEWS<br />
Last week was a fabulously busy week for parents with social opportunities on Tuesday and<br />
Thursday. The Tuckshop hosted a superb Biggest Morning Tea and it was a wonderful success.<br />
Many lovely parents gathered to support the Cancer Council. Great prizes were raffled and over a<br />
$1000 was raised for a very worthy cause. Thanks to Kathryn and the Tuckshop team for a great<br />
morning.<br />
The 3rd annual Golf Day at the Nudgee Golf Course was a cracker of an event. Many thanks to<br />
Shannon M, Amanda B and Catherine Mc L for their stellar energy in making this P&C event flow so<br />
seamlessly. Jane Sedgman drew the many raffle prizes and acknowledged the efforts of these<br />
wonderful ladies and their families for the time that is dedicated to making fundraisers like this a<br />
reality. Adrian E our super P&C president thanked our supporter, Belle Property. To Rochelle L, Kelly<br />
H, Mrs P and Mrs McL a sincere thank you for their wonderful help. Special thanks to Nudgee Golf<br />
Club.<br />
Wednesday <strong>29</strong> <strong>May</strong> in the Staff Room, Angela Moore and Sharyn Hadden presented a workshop<br />
aimed at helping parents gain an understanding of the Mathematics their children will be learning<br />
daily. Some of the methods which children use haven't changed but there have also been others<br />
where strategies and content have been developed in a different way. This was a not to be missed<br />
opportunity. I know that when supporting my children with their Maths homework it will help me to<br />
understand the way that they are being taught to work out the answers.<br />
The next big event on the horizon is the <strong>Ascot</strong> Trivia Night - get your tables together! Theme your<br />
group and dress up for a night of frivolity at the New Farm Bowls Club on Saturday 15 June. Visit<br />
www.flexischools.com.au to secure your spot. $20.00 a head covers entry and canapés. Numbers<br />
are limited to 100, so book now!!<br />
A fantastic Gala Sports Day 3 was held last Friday for our Years 5, 6 & 7 students. Thank you to the<br />
intrepid teachers and parents who helped our sporting teams compete. It takes a village!<br />
Choral Fanfare: our Senior Choir competed on Monday. Congratulations to Debbie Daley for getting<br />
the children prepared for this fantastic interschool event. Gold Award. Fantastic<br />
This Sunday 2 June sees the Music Department on show with our annual Music On Sunday afternoon<br />
extravaganza. Mrs Howard, Mrs Daley, Mr Pethick, Mrs Doucet and Ms Moorhouse have been<br />
working away with our budding musicians. Special thanks to the families and FoM supporters who<br />
enable the program to flourish. Doors open from 12.15pm and performances commence at 1:00pm.<br />
See you there.<br />
Have a great week.<br />
Leanne Buckle, SCLO, 0403 576 688, leannebuckle11@gmail.com
FROM FRIENDS OF MUSIC<br />
Years 4 and 5 students enjoyed a fun night at their Disco on Friday. Thank you to Miss Howard and<br />
Mrs Daley for supervising the students and also to Mrs Hamer. Thank you to Mrs Pecorelli for her<br />
behind the scenes organisation and to Danica E for co-ordinating the event. Thank you to the parent<br />
helpers: Deb W, Natasha S, Nicola W, Kim H, Philippa S, Katrina M, Michael E, Stephen H, Melissa A<br />
and Susie C. Thank you to the Music Seniors and bio-box students as well.<br />
The Music Department is a hive of activity with rehearsals in full swing for this Sunday's concert.<br />
Friends of Music are holding a Silent Auction for a beautiful piece of artwork, generously donated by<br />
Year 5 parents, Michael & Danica E of FireWorks Gallery.<br />
The artwork, pictured below, is on display in the Administration office, along with the Silent Auction<br />
bidding sheet. The successful bidder will be announced at Music on Sunday in the school Hall on<br />
Sunday 2 June. Funds raised from the auction will benefit the school.<br />
Please see the Music on Sunday poster in this Digest for more details about the concert.<br />
Thank you for your support.<br />
FOM@ascotss.eq.edu.au
<strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> Golf Classic<br />
We were blessed with lovely weather last Thursday ensuring that the 2013 <strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> Golf<br />
Classic was a roaring success.<br />
With over 70 players - parents, friends of the <strong>School</strong> and members of our local community - all<br />
participants had great fun and merriment. A few even lost their soles on the golf course!<br />
Congratulations to the winners:<br />
18 Holes – Brad’s Boys – Brad L, Michael S, Mark S and Peter L<br />
7 Holes – Team Hudson – Cath H, Peter H, Mike Q and Sam Q<br />
Longest Drive – Peter H<br />
Nearest the Pin – The Dream Team<br />
Best Dressed – Cath H.<br />
The 2012 framed and signed Wallabies jersey, kindly donated by KooGa, went to the highest bidder,<br />
Bruce B, with a bid of $2,000.<br />
A huge thank you to our supporters whom made the day possible:<br />
RBS Morgans Sports First Toombul Dendy Portside<br />
Body Shop Toombul Nudgee Golf Club Pro Shop KooGa<br />
Nudgee Golf Club<br />
Francoise Swiss Health & Beauty<br />
Iseekgolf.com.au Dimity McDouall Vanilla Pod<br />
Brisbane Dance Centre Leanne Buckle Pilot Partners<br />
A special thank you to Michael C and Andrea Y from Belle Property <strong>Ascot</strong> who presented this event.<br />
Without your support, we would not have been able to deliver such a successful event.<br />
Monies raised from this fundraising event go directly to funding the various P&C projects, including<br />
the placement of an Art teacher at the school. Be sure to mark 22 <strong>May</strong> 2014 in your diaries for the<br />
2014 Golf Classic.<br />
Congratulations to the Organising Committee of Shannon M, Catherine McL, Rachelle L, Kelly H and<br />
Amanda B for delivering the 3 rd Golf Classic. We look forward to seeing you on the course next year.<br />
This event was proudly presented by<br />
This was a P&C fundraising event.
FROM THE TUCKSHOP<br />
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea<br />
Thank you to the parents, staff and friends of the school who bought raffle tickets and made gold<br />
coin donations to the Biggest Morning Tea. This year we raised a magnificent $1204.00.<br />
We would like to thank the following sponsors of our raffles: Victor Scott, Hunt and Gather, Fiera<br />
Jewellery, Subiaco Hair, Vanilla Pod, Naoko Nails at Subiaco Hair, Independent Phoenix Trader,<br />
Tonja F, Julia C, Jollie C, Jo C, Studio Pilates, Leanne B and Jo D.<br />
Kathryn has a full list of raffle prize winners in the Tuckshop and will contact all winners who were<br />
not there at the time of the raffle being drawn. There are, however, two winners who we do not<br />
have numbers for: Janita R and Melanie B. If they could call into the Tuckshop, Kathryn will give<br />
them their prizes.<br />
Thank you once again.<br />
Woolworths Earn and Learn<br />
From Monday 8 April to Sunday 9 June 2013, when staff and parents shop at Woolworths they can<br />
collect Woolworths Earn and Learn points from the checkout operator and place them on a<br />
Woolworths Earn and Learn point sheet. There will be one Woolworths Earn and Learn point for<br />
every $10.00 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Once completed, simply place the<br />
Woolworths Earn and Learn point sheet in the collection box at Tuckshop. This is a wonderful<br />
promotion from Woolworths and this year FoVAD, the Music Department and the Tuckshop benefited<br />
from the program.<br />
Tuckshop - Group 3 Home Bake - Group 3<br />
Monday 3 June Julia C, Mary Jane S,<br />
Kellie DeR<br />
Tuesday 4 June Maria H, Julie R,<br />
Paula B<br />
Monday 3 June<br />
Tuesday 4 June<br />
Sam C, Deb P, Veronica<br />
S, Michelle F<br />
Pepita H, Melissa McK,<br />
Rowena G<br />
Wednesday 5 June Pep H, Cherie B Wednesday 5 June Julie, Miranda G, Nicole<br />
A<br />
Thursday 6 June Brad L, Liz W Thursday 6 June Fiona B, Angeline Bassi,<br />
Hilary L<br />
Friday 7 June Trudy C, Lisa O,<br />
Louise N<br />
Friday 7 June<br />
Kris S, Louise K<br />
FROM THE UNIFORM SHOP<br />
Don’t forget our Sports Carnivals are coming up and you will need a house t-shirt for these events.<br />
They are available at the Uniform Shop on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 8.15- 9.30am<br />
or via flexischools where your purchase will be delivered to your child’s class.<br />
Uniform Shop – Group 4<br />
Monday 3 June<br />
Wednesday 5 June<br />
Thursday 6 June<br />
Hanna M<br />
Kate R, Shannon R<br />
Cindy J
Friends of Music<br />
presents<br />
Music on Sunday<br />
proudly supported by<br />
on<br />
Sunday 2 June<br />
in<br />
<strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> Hall<br />
Doors open 12.15pm<br />
Concert 1.00pm until 3.00pm<br />
Adults - $5.00<br />
Children - no charge<br />
The program will showcase the Senior and Intermediate Bands,<br />
the Senior and Junior Choirs<br />
and various ensemble performances by<br />
<strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> students<br />
Light refreshments, tea, coffee and raffle tickets will be<br />
available to purchase<br />
We hope you can join us for a wonderful afternoon of<br />
<strong>Ascot</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>School</strong> Music!<br />
For more information please contact:<br />
FOM@ascotss.eq.edu.au
ASCOT STATE SCHOOL<br />
WHEN: Saturday, 15 June 2013<br />
(6.30pm doors open for dinner, 7.30pm trivia start)<br />
WHERE: New Farm Bowls Club, Brunswick St, New Farm<br />
(Opposite New Farm Park)<br />
COST: $20 per person, includes entry & finger food (not dinner)<br />
Tables of 8 people $150 (Limited numbers so get in quickly!)<br />
CONTACT: Kelly Millar 0431 308 332<br />
PAYMENT: Please pay via cash or on the flexischools website by 31<br />
<strong>May</strong> 2013 to secure your spot.<br />
DONATIONS: Any prize donations from sponsors will be gratefully<br />
received!