The schooltrives to ensure that our students will become responsible, motivated,

The school strives to ensure that our students will become responsible, motivated, life-long learners who can confidently face future challenges.

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2018 Diary Dates Day Date Time Event

Thursday** 20 Dec (correct date)** Year 6 Big Day Out

Friday 21 Dec Last Breakfast Club for 2018

Friday 21 Dec 12.30pm Final Assembly

Friday 21 Dec 1.30pm School dismissed

2019 Diary Dates Day Date Time Event

Tuesday 29 Jan Term 1 starts- teachers only

Wednesday 30 Jan 9.00am Year 1 – 6 commence

Thursday 31 Jan Prep meet the teacher

Friday 1 Feb Prep meet the teacher

Monday 4 Feb 9.00am Preps commence

Monday 4 Feb School banking resumes

Monday 4 Feb Lunch orders resume

Tuesday 5 Feb 8.30-8.55am Breakfast Club resumes

Wednesday 6 Feb Lunch orders

Thursday 7 Feb MVCC playgroup

Thursday 7 Feb 8.30-8.55am Breakfast Club

Friday 8 Feb 8.30-8.55am Breakfast Club

Friday 8 Feb 9.00-10.30am Play to Learn

Thursday 14 Feb 5.00-6.30pm Prep BBQ

Principal: Heather Carr Telephone: 93708784

School Council President: Paul Meehan Email: ascot.vale.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: www.avwps.vic.edu.au

Ascot Vale West Primary School

NEWSLETTER

Thursday, 20 December 2018 Issue 21

Term 4 Weekly Events

Monday School Assembly

- Lunch Orders

- School Banking

Tuesday Breakfast Club

- Unit 3 Swimming

Wednesday Lunch Orders

Thursday Breakfast Club

Friday Breakfast Club

- Lunch Orders

- Play to Learn

2019 TERM DATES TERM 1: 29 Jan (teachers start), 30 Jan (students start) to 5 April

TERM 2: 23 April to 28 June

TERM 3: 15 July to 20 September

TERM 4: 7 October to 20 December

WE

WOULD LIKE

TO WISH

EVERYONE

A HAPPY AND

SAFE HOLIDAY

BREAK FROM

THE STAFF AT

ASCOT VALE

WEST PRIMARY

SCHOOL

PLEASE NOTE

STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED

AT 1.30PM ON FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER

From the Principal

As 2019 draws to an end I would like to thank our hard working staff, School Council and Parents’ and Friends’ Association for their continued support throughout the year. The commitment to the school by people involved in these groups ensures that students receive the best possible learning in a caring and friendly environment. I look forward to working with you again in 2019. In addition I would also like to thank our parent community who have generously contributed in many ways such as assisting with learning programs, excursions and camps, attending parent meetings and helping organise events. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday break.

End of Year Arrangements – Friday, 21 December

Final Assembly – 12.30pm – 1.30pm All parents are welcome to attend. At this assembly, we will be presenting:

Awards to students who excelled in areas of school life Student leaders who have been elected to these roles by their peers

Farewelling our Year 6 cohort. End of year dismissal time – 1.30pm Friday, 21 December. Aftercare available – 1.30pm – 6.00pm Office Hours - The office will close on Friday, 21 December at 2.00pm and re-open on Tuesday, 29 January at 8.30am.

Beginning of School Year - 2019

Students in Years 1 – 6 return to school on Wednesday, 30 January. Prep 2019 students start school on Monday, 4 February. Staff will return on Tuesday, 29 January, which is a designated Pupil Free Day for all government schools in Victoria. On this day, staff will participate in professional learning including reviewing our planning documents and expectations for teaching and learning in 2019.

Term Dates 2019 Term 1

Wednesday, 30 January to Friday,5 April - Tuesday, 29 January is a pupil free day. - Monday, 12 March is a public holiday –Queen’s

Birthday

Term 2 Tuesday, 23 April to Friday, 28 June - Thursday, 25 April is a public holiday – ANZAC Day

Term 3 Monday, 15 July to Friday, 20 September

Term 4 Monday, 7 October to Friday, 20 December

Play to Learn -

The Play to Learn program for preschool children will return in 2019. The program will be held in the library next year due to Rooms 11 and 12 being used for Year 6 classes. I would like to thank Christine for her coordination of this program and thank families who have supported the program this year.

Teaching Units for 2018

In 2019 staff have been assigned to the following classes:

Unit 1 – Bridie (Rm 19), and Kaila (Rm 17)

Unit 2 –Alinta (Rm 15), Ana (Rm 14) and TBC (Rm 13)

Unit 3 – Chabrell (Rm 7), Ellie (Rm 6) and Tullalah (Rm 5),

Unit 4 Erin (Rm 3), John (Rm 2), and Laurel (Rm 1)

Unit 5 Cassie (Rm 12) and Pauline (Rm 11)

Specialists - Performing Arts – TBD (Rm 13), Spanish - Yolanda (Rm 4), P. E. and Sport – Kristy Collins, Visual Arts – Leigh

Kristy Holmes will continue in her combined role of Primary Welfare Officer and EAL coach. We are in the process of finalising a Year 1 teaching position for students in Room 16. Parents of students in this class will be notified of the name of their child’s teacher once this process is finalised.

Education Support Staff Our education support team will consist of:

Ki, Margaret, Nicole (Integration Aides) and Dimple (Multicultural Aide). We currently in the process of selecting additional staff for this role.

Patrick (Business Manager), Trish (Media and Resources Manager) and Sue (Administration Assistant).

I am looking forward to another great year in 2019 and consider myself fortunate to be working with such a very professional team.

Staffing Congratulations – Ellie Ellie Barzouca-Evans applied for and was successful in her application for the Learning Specialist position at Ascot Vale West. This is a leadership role that is classroom based where she will demonstrate lessons, observe and provide feedback to other teachers and facilitate school-based professional learning. Well done Ellie

Language Assistant Tamara our Language Assistant has completed her work at AVW. She will be returning to Spain to seek work as a teacher. I would like to acknowledge the great support she has provided to Yolanda and the students at the school. The program is part of the department’s initiative to place native-speaking recent graduates in selected schools for up to 12 months to support and enrich language programs through the provision of contemporary linguistic and cultural support. I would like to wish Tamara every success for her future and hope that she may return one day.

Performing Arts Hannah will be leaving the school at the end of the year to pursue her passion for teaching flute. I would like to thank her for the excellent performing arts program she has delivered to students this year and wish her well in her next position.

Student Leaders 2019

Last Tuesday students who put themselves forward for leadership positions in 2019 presented their speeches to their peers. As always the quality of speeches and presentation styles of many who accepted the challenge to present for leadership was of a very high standard. I believe that the process employed has assisted students to understand and more carefully consider what being a leader requires. Thank you to staff who supported and encouraged students throughout the process. In addition, it was good to see the Years 4 and 5 students listening intently and making notes as each candidate presented their credentials. A secret ballot has been used to determine our student leadership group in 2019. Parent’s and Friend’s Association Congratulations to the Parent’s and Friend’s Association on another very successful year. I would like to thank this group of parents who work hard to provide events for students and families and contribute towards a positive school environment for all.

Parent Payments 2018 – Booklists

Payment for booklists can be made between now and Friday, 1 March. If you have difficulty making payments please make contact Kristy Holmes (Primary Welfare Officer) to discuss possible support options and payment arrangements.

Camps Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF)

The Camps Sport and Excursion Fund will continue in 2019. All families in receipt of a Healthcare card can qualify for this benefit to assist in paying for any additional cost associated with activities organised by the school to enhance programs and provide experiences that are not part of the core school program. The allowance will be paid to the school. The annual CSEF amount per student will be $125 for primary school students. Parents who have not previously registered for this fund can contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef Reindeers . . .

Preps are getting into the spirit. . .Reindeers are turning

up everywhere!

Grade 6 Graduation

Our graduation celebration for Year 6 students was held last Tuesday evening. Students worked solidly over the last term to prepare for this evening. The evening celebration highlighted special moments of their primary school years through the presentation of prepared speeches and performances for parents and families. Thank you to Cassie, Ellie, Kristy and Pauline, for supporting students as they prepared for this evening and staff who assisted Unit 4 on the night. A wonderful celebration for all who attended. I hope all of our graduating students leave with fond memories of their years at Ascot Vale West and I wish them every success in their future educational journey. A very enjoyable occasion for all who attended.

Chicken, chips and salad was served in the staffroom prior to the ceremony

Grade 5 students made a sweet treat for their Year 6 peers.

Cassie and students performing at graduation!

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday and all the very best for the New Year. Robyn and Heather

Thank you Adwen!

The Resources Sub Committee (School Council) would like to pass on our gratitude to Adwen (Rm 6) for her

tremendous effort to raise money towards the toilet block refurbishment. Her effort and dedication to make a

difference is inspiring and we will make sure we get the toilets sorted as soon as we can in 2019!

Thanks Adwen - keep up the great work.

Regards Brendan Morton on behalf of Resources Sub-committee

Elora (Adwens’ sister) and a friend assisting manning the stall

Congratulations to the AVW Soccer team

Salih, Dylan, Abdi, Harry, Tenoa, Munib and Awab have been participating in an afterschool soccer competition. They have achieved some success in the competition finishing third. COACH RESPECTFUL Thank you Greg (Tenoa’s dad) who has been training these boys at lunchtimes. Well done on your success!

Play to Learn is a preschool program. Sessions are held every Friday between 9.00am and 10.30pm at Ascot Vale West. Families with preschool children are welcome. This program offers an opportunity for preschool children and their parents to meet and socialise with other families.

For further information regarding the Play to Learn program please contact Christine Tudor on 93708784

Congratulation Letter to Graduating Students

HIP HIP HOORAY!

On behalf of the Camp Australia Team we want to say a huge congratulations to all the Grade 6 students

who will be graduating at the end of term. You did it! Congratulations!

Being a Grade 6 student in Outside of School Care plays such an important role on the rest of the kids so we

want to thank you for showing great leadership to the younger students in the Camp Australia Family; you

will be truly missed. It has been an absolute pleasure having you as a part of the family and we will be sad to

see you go.

We want to wish the Grade 6 students all the best for their future and we are looking forward to welcoming

our new Camp Australia Family members in the new year!

Kind Regards,

Camp Australia

School Holidays Tennis Clinic 1

Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 28th December 2018

School Holidays Tennis Clinic 2

Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th January 2019

9.30am to 11am $35 per day or $90 for the 3 days

9.30am to 12.30pm $60 per day or $170 for the 3 days at:

North Park Tennis Club, Flemington Road Parkville.

For further information contact Gabriel 0418178328

DAY HOLIDAY WORKSHOP – January 2019 Does your young actor want to learn to act for film and TV? In three days this holidays they can learn to act in a fun TV studio environment. They will work with professional actors and directors to record drama scenes they can use to help them get work. Suitable for teenagers and mature kids. When: Wed 16th Jan to Fri 18 Jan 2019 : 10am to 4pm Where: Screen Actors Geelong Cost: $280.00

Screen Acting Holiday Program (ages 12 to 16) Three day workshop where students will develop their acting technique and learn the skills of auditioning. Students will record videos that can be used to market themselves on their acting profiles and to Casting professionals. When: Monday 9th January to Wednesday 11th January, 2019 : 10am to 4pm Where: Screen Actors North Melbourne (62 Sutton St, Nth Melb) Cost: $280.00