Issue 21 – 17 July - Ascot State School

Ascot State School Digest
Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Success
Phone 3326 9333
Student Absences: 3326 9360
Email: admin@ascotss.eq.edu.au
Web: www.ascotss.eq.edu.au
Issue 21: Wednesday 17 July 2013
FROM MRS PROVOST-BOYLE: ACTING PRINCIPAL
Last week, all class teachers were released in year levels to analyse and reflect on the data we
collected at the end of Semester 1. These Data Days are one of our strategies to ensure that we
continue to improve student outcomes. We examine our strengths and identify areas that we can
strengthen. We have a dedicated teaching team that strive to improve learning outcomes for your
children.
Great teachers = Great results is the Government’s plan to plan to boost school performance and
improve student outcomes by increasing the professionalism of our teaching workforce,
strengthening student discipline and giving schools more autonomy to meet the needs of their
communities.
Great teachers = Great results is the Queensland Government’s five-year, $537 million action plan
to make our state’s education system even better.
It will:
support teachers with mentoring, training and resources
reward outstanding teachers with career opportunities and scholarships
strengthen state school discipline
allow schools to have more say in how they are run because each school community knows
what’s best for Queensland kids.
The plan will lift standards of teaching and give schools more flexibility to get on with the job with a
range of research-based initiatives to help your child get a great education, no matter where you
live. There will be new ways of measuring and rewarding high performances among our teachers, as
well as strengthened discipline and streamlined processes for suspensions and exclusions.
Find out more about the plan: www.qld.gov.au/greatteachers
Independent Public Schools is an avenue for us to explore and gain more autonomy. The P&C is
supportive of the school pursuing an IPS status in 2014. During Week 3, a survey will be sent out to
all parents to gauge the parent community’s support. For further information on IPS please visit:
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/independent-public-schools/index.html
2014 Prep Enrolment: If you are residing in the catchment area or have a sibling of a Prep age
child for 2014 and you wish to enrol them in Prep 2014, can you please call into the office to
complete an enrolment form. Enrolment interviews commence 6 August.
Don’t forget that the Library is open for borrowing after school on Monday and Thursday afternoons
from 3.00-3.20pm. Children will be able to use the Library and borrow books on these afternoons.
Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult to use the Library after school.
Enjoy your week.
Melissa Acting Principal

BOUQUETS
Bouquet for FoVAD volunteers for their work in helping to produce the magnificent Class
Art Projects.
P&C Meeting (Sub-Committee Planning)
next Wednesday 24 July at 7:30pm - Staff Room (C Block)
Agenda:
Welcome
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Matters arising from the Minutes
Correspondence
Matters arising from the Correspondence
Principal’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Subcommittee Reports
General Business
New Memberships.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 17 July
Thursday 18 July
Friday 19 July
Monday 22-Thursday 25
July
Monday 22 July
Tuesday 23 July
Wednesday 24 July
State of Origin 3 – Go Maroons!
Year 7 Debating Competition
Year 4 Queensland Museum visit
Sports Development Session
Years 1 & 2 Film Night
ART WEEK
9:00am – 5C Assembly
10:30am – 1D Assembly
ICAS English Test
Chess Club
High Achievers
Prep/Years 4-7 Footsteps Dance
Welcome Group
P&C Meeting (Sub-Committee Planning)
Make sure you check out everything that
is happening for the Ascot Big Day Out
brought to you by City Peugeot Brisbane
at the back of the Digest.

FROM MRS HADDEN: MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS 3-7
ICAS
Each year children at Ascot are able to participate in the International Competitions and
Assessments for Schools (ICAS).These rigorous tests are undertaken in school under normal
examination conditions.
ICAS is the largest independent assessment program for schools in the world with more than 2
million entries annually. Students from over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific and the USA
actively participate in ICAS each year.
These tests are conducted at intervals throughout the year and are just one way of evaluating a
child’s progress.
The results of the Computer test, which was undertaken by Years 4- 7 students have arrived and the
following children achieved excellent results:
Year 4
High Distinction
Manuthi H
Distinction
Harry D, Jorja F, Bella J, Jenna W
Credit
Angeline A, Lucy M C, Gus D, Alex D, Oliver E, Robert F, Tara F, John G, Nicholas M, Daniel M,
William McL, Jack M, Quianna N, Jake R, Amie R, Hannah R, Jude S, Thomas S, Cara S, Oliver S,
Justin S, Jack T, Rosie T, Mattea V, Louisa W, Josephine W, Amelia W
Year 5
Distinction
Flynn B, Tanisha M, Hannah P, Olivia S, Nicholas S
Credit
Sarah A, Julian Bl, Chloe B, Jonathon C, Riley C, Jessica H, Tane J, Angus M, Xandro M, Nick,
Emily S, Xavier S, Annabel W
Year 6
Distinction
D’Arcy S, Joanne S and Louis U
Credit
Emily A, Paris C, Cade J
The following parenting courses are available free-of-charge:
Enoggera Parent Education Centre
Metropolitan Region - 2013 Programs
Enoggera State School Campus
The Centre is currently accepting enquiries for these FREE parenting programs:
Term 3 Thursdays 15 & 22 August 9.15am-11.30 am.
o Plan B 4 Kids
Group parenting course: A Problem Solving Approach to Behaviour Management.
Term 4 Thursdays 17 & 24 October 9.15am-11.30 am.
Parents can contact the Enoggera Parent Education Centre directly for further information.
Tel 3355 9202
Well done to 5A for their excellent assembly highlighting the use of ICT in classrooms. The
importance of current practice in ICT cannot be over–emphasised. Children develop the confidence
to utilise technology well when they have access to high-quality teaching and equipment. A great
job, 5A!

Next week’s assembly will be presented by 5C and the award will be for “Being a
Supportive Class Member.” What a lovely award to receive and to know that you are
making your class a positive and happy place to learn and enjoy. Our Dimensions of
Learning framework begins with Dimension One where a supportive class and school
environment is the crucial starting point for learning.
Congratulations to the following friendly students:
3A Georgia C Grace H 4E Moni S Stella J
3B Adiva A Hugh H-B 5A Katie-Rose J Campbell R
3C Zak McC Layla M 5B Ella W Hugh W
3D Emily McK Atticus J 5C Harrison P Noah C
3E Annabel L Ben B 5D Ellene E Ivy P
4A Byron S Rosie T 7/6A Issey F Joshua C
4B Freya B Halle S 7/6B Sam K Noah P
4C Tara F Kallum R 7/6C Chloe T Niam R
4D Lucy H Maddy B 7/6D Annabelle G Shimona K
Congratulations to Jordan M from Year 5 who has won the QLD title K2 Basecamp Climbing Title for
2013. Jordan now proceeds to the National titles and we wish her well. The climbs can involve the
courage and skill to heights of 14 metres!
Congratulations also go to some talented gymnasts who competed over the holidays in the regional
and then state titles on behalf of Delta Gymnastics. The girls were very successful achieving the
following results in the state titles: Athea B – Ist, Lucy McG-C - 3 rd and Emma W – 4 th . Outstanding
effort girls!
Sharyn
FROM MISS LEWIS: ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Junior Assembly: Congratulations 2B taking on an important issue and reminding students the
reasons as to why it is important to recycle.
Next week 1D will be hosting the assembly.
Be Safe: I have noticed an increase of students arriving to school on scooters. Please note that
children are not permitted to ride scooters within the school grounds. If you ride your scooter to
school you must dismount as soon as you enter the school gates. This is to ensure the safety of
everyone within the school grounds.
If students are playing in our school playgrounds before or after school they must be supervised by
an adult (parent). All children who arrive to school before the 8.30am bell must go to the Games
Court outside the Tuckshop.
Student of the Week P – Year 2
Next week’s student of the week award is for “Caring for Others”.
Congratulations to:
Prep A Lachlan R Simeon-Tobias J 1D Jack R Lachlan McR
Prep B Sami C Austyn P 1E Liam R Maggie W
Prep C Zara W Alice C 2A Nina S Soren F
Prep D Madeleine J Harry L 2B Beth S Nyraa W
Prep E Madeline B Harry C 2C Kate R Axel H
1A Paige J Emerson P 2D Alina S-K Josephine
1B Alastair J Gwendolyn G 2E Claudia H Ned W
1C Chae Rin Y Libby T

Junior Assembly Schedule for Term 3 – Be sure to mark the dates in your calendar.
Week 3 22 July 1D - Caring for others
Week 4 29 July PA AND PB - Being a good friend
Week 5 5 August 2A - Joining in
Week 6 12 August PC AND PD - Being fair
Week 7 19 August 1B - Using the High 5
Week 8 26 August PB - Being a good sport
Week 9 2 September PA - Sharing
Week 10 9 September 1C AND 1D - Completing all work
Week 11 16 September 1E - Creativity
Have a great week.
Deborah
OUR FEATURED APP OF THE WEEK
SparkleFish – Free
SparkleFish is a hilarious audio story completion game that will have you
laughing uncontrollably.
With SparkleFish you can record creative words in your own voice for
playback inside surprising, ad-lib stories. If you enjoy Mad Libs, then you’ll
really love SparkleFish. It’s fun for all ages and is ideal to share with a
partner or group.
Features:
Record your voice to complete each story
Comes with 5 stories for free
Save your recordings and listen to them later
Buy "story packs" (each with 5 stories) for more fun
Record the stories as many times as you'd like.
LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY BORROWING AFTER SCHOOL
Our school Library will be open from 3.00-3.20pm on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Children
will be able to use the Library and borrow books on these afternoons.
Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult to use the Library after school.
Share a book with your child for 10 minutes a day, an hour a week.
“We know it's not always possible for parents to share a book at bedtime with their children, but if
you can manage 10 minutes most nights, your child will have the best chance of becoming a good
reader, with all the social and educational benefits that brings.” http://www.thereadinghour.org.au/

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
The 2013 Premier's Reading Challenge closes Friday 6 September.
Reading Record forms need to be returned to school by Friday, 6 September 2013.
For a student to successfully complete the Premier's Reading Challenge they must read or
experience the number of books indicated in the table below.
Year level
Prep to Yr 2
Yrs 3 and 4
Yrs 5 to 7
Number of books
Read or experience* 20 books
20 books
15 books
* Experiencing a book can include classroom or at-home activities such as shared reading, listening
and reading along with a text, or being read to.
Students who complete the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier
and go into the lucky draw for a number of prizes.
DIFFERENTIATION PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
All parents are invited to attend a Parent Information Session on Differentiation on Tuesday, 30 July
in the Staff Room from 2:00-2:45pm. Differentiated instruction allows teachers to meet the needs of
individual learners, providing all students with the appropriate level of challenge and the appropriate
level of support. If you are available to attend please email Kerri Mills kmill55@eq.edu.au to RSVP
by Monday 29 July.
Angela Dawson and Angela Moore (Gifted Education Mentors) and
Jean Whitehead and Amie Neil (Support Teachers Literacy and Numeracy)
P.E. NEWS
We hope all the students have settled back in for Term 3 after a very busy Term 2 and welcome to
new families and students to the school.
Runathon
Congratulations to all the students for completing the Runathon at the end of last term. We were
very impressed with the level of effort and number of laps that students completed.
District Athletics
Congratulations to all the students who have made the school team to compete at the District
Carnival on 1 & 2 August. Please return your forms to the P.E. office as soon as possible. To help
prepare for the Carnival we would ask that students attend the relevant practices over the next
couple of weeks:
Relay – Tuesday mornings (8:15 – 8:45am)
800m – morning teas

Long Jump – Wednesday mornings (8:15 – 8:40am)
Shot Put – Thursday mornings (8:15 – 8:40am)
High Jump – Thursday and Friday lunchtime.
Sport Development Sessions (Years 5-7)
These sessions will begin again this Friday, weather permitting, in preparation for the next set of
Gala Sport Days which begin at the end of this term.
Brisbane Roar/Soccer enthusiasts
The Brisbane Roar are playing Albany Creek at Wolter Park on Tuesday 23 July. Tickets are on sale
at Wolter Park and South Pine Sporting Complex, Brendale at $5.00 an adult, $2.00 per child and
$15.00 for a family of 4. Children’s activities start at 4:30pm and kick-off will be 7.00pm.
Alayne Graham/Paul Harris
WORLD’S BIGGEST ORCHESTRA
Congratulations to the many students from Ascot State School who participated in the World’s
Biggest Orchestra on Saturday 13 July at Suncorp Stadium. The atmosphere was electric and it
was such a buzz to be one of 7,223 who gathered and BROKE the previous Canadian World Record.
It was a true testament to the power of community music making!
Mrs Doucet and Elliot B from Year 5 were amongst the 1500 trumpet players ready to blow up a
storm in the World’s Largest Trumpet Ensemble. After playing with James Morrison in King George
Square they marched through Queen Street Mall playing their trumpets. What a sight! Even our
mums were involved! There was a world record on the line so it was all hands on deck! Thank you
to Mrs P and Mrs B for getting into it! Current students and past students were spotted on the day.
Take a listen to the world record breaking recordings of the World’s Biggest Orchestra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEgbHo50fA0
World’s Biggest Trumpet Ensemble: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxOVME-L3i8
Rachael Doucet, Brass Instrumental Music Teacher
CHOIR NEWS
Choir rehearsals have resumed for this term and we are looking forward to performances towards
the end of the year at our Music Evenings, St. Augustine’s Fete, Community Carols by Candlelight
and any other gigs that might pop up. Children who wish to sing in either the Senior or Junior Choir
are most welcome. There is no audition and the only thing required is a commitment to attend
rehearsals. Music and singing tuition are free.
Senior Choir for children in Years 4 to 7 rehearse on Monday lunchtime from 1.15pm in the hall and
the Junior Choir for children in Years 2 and 3 rehearsal is Wednesday morning at 8.15am in the hall.
The Junior Choir children are to wait for me in the Games Court where they are supervised and I will
escort them from there each Wednesday morning.
If you have any questions, please contact me at school on any school day except Thursday.
Debbie Daley, Choir Director

GOING GREEN AT SCHOOL
Each lunch time at our school rubbish like this is left behind. Some of the
children’s playtime everyday is spent tidying the area. The best way to keep it
clean is to avoid packaging as much as possible. Each person in Australia will
dispose of about 90 kg of packaging a year.
You can avoid excessive packaging by buying in bulk and packaging in smaller
re-useable containers.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER’S NEWS
Hello everyone,
Some Housekeeping i.e. just a few reminders of what is coming up for all parents this term:
Raffle Tickets: These must be returned by this Friday...They are $5.00 each of 5 for $20.00. If you
do (what I do and buy the lot), send $40.00 back with your 10 ticket stubs and cross another job off
the list.
Year 7 Graduation: a Sub-Committee was formed at the first meeting for this event this morning.
Off to a wonderful start. Always happy to recruit more hands. Let me know if you are keen.
Art Week: This runs from Monday 22 – Thursday 25 July. Please bring in any empty 2 Litre milk
cartons or beads for the FoVAD Committee. If you are interested in helping out during the lunch
time activities during Art Week, contact Bec McW who heads FoVAD, via me.
Wrapper Free Wednesdays: each Wednesday the school promotes completely wrapper free lunch
boxes for the children
Bridge to Brisbane: this is being run (or walked) on 1 September. If the school gets 100 interested
people, then it will set up a marquee and provide breakfast at the finish line. Cost would be $20.00
per person. If you are interested, please email Pat Gerry at pat@eyeman.com.au by 25 July.
And some further important dates:
Friday 19 July – Years 1 & 2 Film Night
Friday 26 July - Years 3 & 4 Film Night
Wednesday 14 August - public holiday for Ekka
Thursday 29 August - P&C supported Father's Day stall coordinated by Melinda R. This is a
great opportunity for the kids to shop and spoil their fathers for Sunday 1 September
2-13th September - Ascot Swim Club registrations will open on flexischools. Only 130
families can join so first in, best dressed.
Saturday 7 September - Ascot Big Day Out. Everything from auctioning the class art works,
rides, raffles, an outdoor movie and much, much more.
Any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Have a great week!
Leanne Buckle, SCLO, 0403 576 688, leannebuckle11@gmail.com

RAFFLE TICKETS DUE BACK THIS FRIDAY
Please don't forget the raffle and Vision Personal
Training tickets are due back at the end of this
week. You need to make sure the ticket stubs
are brought back to school and given to your
teacher. It is also VERY IMPORTANT that we get
any unsold Vision Personal Training cards back.
If we don't, we can only assume they have been
sold. Payment options are cash (in an envelope
with your child's name clearly marked), a cheque
made out to Ascot State School P&C (with your
child's name clearly marked) or you can pay on
flexischools. Thank you for your support.
WELCOME GROUP
Have you recently enrolled your child at our school? Have you recently moved into the local area?
Are you interested in meeting other school parents and families? You may be interested in joining
our school’s Welcome Group.
Our Welcome Group has been set up primarily as an opportunity for new parents to our school to
meet other school families, although anyone who is interested in making new friends is welcome to
attend - everyone is welcome!
Our Welcome Group meets from 9:15-11.00am every Wednesday during school term time at
Carnivale Café, 31 Alexandra Road, Ascot (opposite Oriel Park and near Sirianni’s IGA supermarket).
Our coffee catch ups are a great opportunity to chat to other parents and to share information about
local family services (medical, kinder and child care) and children’s activities (music, sport, etc.).
Hope that you can join us.
Nicola, Welcome Group Co-ordinator, Email: welcome@ascotss.eq.edu.au
FROM THE TUCKSHOP
Last chance to return Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers! Please return to the Tuckshop by
Friday 19 July.
Tuckshop Volunteers
As the year progress we are finding that the Tuckshop is increasing in sales and with that we are
also finding that parents (our volunteers) are getting busier. Consequently some of our volunteers
can no longer do Tuckshop. We need volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays. So if there are any parents or grandparents out there that can help out, can they
please email Kathryn on tuckhop@eq.edu.au or phone her on 3326 9326 direct line to the Tuckshop.
Ekka Meal Deal
The Tuckshop will be having its annual Ekka Meal Deal this year. Due to the overwhelming response
to the Easter Meal Deal this year, we will be conducting the Meal Deal over two days: Friday 9
August for Prep to Year 3 and Tuesday 13 August for Years 4 to 7. All items in the Meal Deal will be
“amber” or “green”, so this is not a “Red Food Day” under the Smart Choices program. You will be

able to order this meal deal online from Monday 22 July and the cut-off for all orders will be
Wednesday 7 August. To ensure a successful day, there will be no other Meal Deals or hot food
available on these days.
Four'n Twenty are currently running a promotion on there Four'n Twenty pies, so children if you
buy a Four'n Twenty pie, take the wrapper home to mum or dad and get them to scan the qr code
on the wrapper and follow the instructions to win. First prize - 6 corporate box tickets /for the NRL
or AFL. 38 runner up prizes including tickets to Week 1 of the AFL or NRL preliminary finals and
many more. There are also instant win prizes to be one of signed Sherrins, signed Steedens, Four'n
Twenty caps and sunglasses.
Tuckshop - Group 2 Home Bake - Group 2
Monday 22 July Catherine McL,
Trudy C
Tuesday 23 July Louise A, Erika B,
Kerryn S
Wednesday 24 July Helen L, Melinda R,
Sarah W, Maria M,
Andrea E
Thursday 25 July Vanessa S, Kylie B,
Anna Q, Vanessa H
Friday 26 July Carolyn H, Miranda
D, Deirdre N, Mardi
H
Monday 22 July
Tuesday 23 July
Wednesday 24 July
Colleen H, Suzie C
Bronwyn W, Amanda
C, Suzie C, Susie C
Deb S, Rachel D, Leesa
M, Kris S
Thursday 25 July Anne-Marie H, Jo C,
Anna Q
Friday 26 July Melissa H, Leta D
Uniform Shop – Group 1
Monday 22 July
Wednesday 24 July
Thursday 25 July
Sophie B
Marion W
Deborah W
COMMUNITY NOTICES
2014 enrolment applications for WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL are now due.
This includes students who are eligible to receive automatic entry.
For further details or to arrange a school tour contact Enrolment Officer:
Ms Lock on 3350 0328
Gordon Park Scout Group Open Day – Saturday 27 July 2.00-4.00pm at Bradshaw Park (entrance off
Lamington Avenue). For more information contact Justin on 33114511 or email
gordonparkscouts@gmail.com.

Years 1 & 2 Movie NightFriday 19
July – THIS WEEK!
Rated G
Wear your PJs, bring your pillow and sleeping bag or doona
and get together with your school friends
to enjoy a fabulous movie night in your school hall
Doors open: 5.30pm
Movie starts: 6.00pm
Pick-up time: 7.30pm
Parents, please collect your children from inside the hall
Admission: $10.00
Drinks, snacks and glow products will be for sale
Entry restricted to Years 1 & 2 Ascot State School students
Parents, please advise the Music Department if your child has any special
medical/allergy requirements, prior to him/her attending this event

FOVAD NEWS
Next Week is ART WEEK
The theme is Recycling – Creating Art from Earth. Activities for all
students will run from Monday to Thursday next week over the lunch
hour. The students love this week of fun and creativity.
Please email Dimity McDouall if you can help out on any lunch time
activity or with clean-up Friday (dimitymcdouall@iinet.net.au).
We urgently need washed one litre and two litre milk bottles for two projects –
please bring them to the art room this week.
Some of the fabulous Art Week activities include: Milk Bottle Igloo
construction, Rock Animals with Matchbox Bed, Bottle Top Fish, Magazine
Paper Collage, Plasticine Modelling and many more ….
Special thanks to
Vance Carlisle of
HAMILTON FRAMING
and
Stuart Hutchinson of
ART WAREHOUSE
for their generous sponsorship support.
Keep an eye out for the Class Art Projects,
displayed in the Admin Office. These will be
available for sale through auction as part of The
Big Day Out.