Handbook - Ascot State School - Education Queensland

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Selection of students
At the beginning of each year, a letter is sent home to all parents whose children
have expressed an interest in learning an instrument. Where applications
exceed places in the program, a selection process is utilised.
(For more information a music handbook is available from the Music
Teacher.)
Library and Information Technology Centre
The Library and Information Technology Centre is modern, spacious, fully air
conditioned and equipped with the latest in information and communication
technology. The centre has over 300 visitors daily and can accommodate 3 class
groups at any time.
The Library is home to a large collection of children‟s literature, information
books and teacher resources. Use of the Library provides all children with the
opportunity to develop literacy skills and a love of literature. All classes have
weekly timetabled borrowing times. Children can also borrow library books
independently as often as they wish and all loans are for a maximum of two
weeks. Independent borrowing times are before school from 8.30-8.50am and
at lunchtime from 1.15-1.40pm. All children must use a waterproof library bag
as per the book list. Suitable library bags are available for purchase from the
school Uniform Shop and the Library.
A Computer Lab and separate Multimedia Classroom are an integral part of the
Library. Classes are timetabled in the Library Computer Lab on a weekly basis.
The Computer Lab incorporates 30 computers and an integrated data projector,
screen and speakers to assist classes learning to use the latest technologies. The
purpose-built Multimedia Classroom operates on a flexible booking system and
features an integrated interactive whiteboard, data projector and speakers. This
room has laptop, video and DVD capabilities.
The Library design, layout and furniture have also been carefully selected to
cater for the various age groupings from Prep to Year 7. The use of bright,
lively colours and clever furniture design make the Library appealing to all ages.
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Information & Communication Technology is embedded across all Key Learning
Areas at Ascot State School. Teachers incorporate use of a range of ICTs into
class activities on a daily basis. Classroom programs include:
teaching of specific ICT skills and processes under the ICT Expectations for
Students
use of a wide range of hardware i.e. interactive whiteboards, computers,
laptops, digital cameras, video cameras, Wii consoles, ipods and dsi consoles.
use of a wide range of functional and creative software e.g. Kid Pix,
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