Altona Primary School

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DAN-SING – AFTER SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

Dear Families

Expressions of interest are now being taken for the Term 3 2019 ‘Dan-sing’ after school program for term 3. This program is open to children in Grade 1 & 2 who love to sing and dance!

The program is designed to develop confidence and self-esteem in a positive environment. We share singing as a whole group in conjunction with children taking part in smaller ensemble pieces. Children will also learn basic dance steps and simple movements to perform while singing. We explore a variety of songs from different styles of music to develop their appreciation of a wide range of music.

Term 2 Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Interviews for Term 2 will be held on Tuesday, June 25th from 1:30pm until 7:30pm. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your child's teacher to discuss their report and more specifically to discuss the next stages in your child's learning journey.

The booking for these interviews is now open through Compass.

Our specialist teachers will also be available throughout the afternoon/evening in our library and are more than happy to discuss your child's progress with you. There is no booking system for these meetings, all you need to do is make your way over to the library should you wish to meet with these teachers.

Should this date not work for you for any reason, we strongly encourage you to make contact with your child's classroom teacher and make an alternative time to meet. Our classroom teachers will be more than happy to accommodate this.

Families with students in 6XB and 3PD, please be advised that there will be no parent/teacher interviews with Ms. Xinomilakis and Ms. Petalas on this date as both teachers are on leave. Both Ms. Xinomilakis and Ms. Petalas will make alternative parent/teacher interview times with families on their return to school at the beginning of Term 3.

Due to the 1:30pm start of these interviews, school will finish for the day at 1:00pm. OHSC will be open and available from 1:00pm should you require this service.

After School Science Expression of Interest Term 3

Dear Parents and Students,

We are so excited to offer an After School Science Program that will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3.15pm – 4.15pm. The opportunity to participate is offered to students from grade 1 to grade 6.

A deposit of $30.00 will be required by Wednesday 26^th of June to allow time for the purchase of materials and to secure your child’s place in the program. The cost of each session will be $10.00 and there will be 9 sessions throughout the term. If would like to pay in full the cost is $120 including the deposit.

Please note that all payments need to be made in cash, NO BPAY and sent to Mrs. Kenny (LS7) or Miss Hruschka LS3).

Dates: Term 3 2019

Beginning week 1 of Term 3 and concluding in week 9

We will send home a letter if you are successful in your expression of interest. We will select students on a first in priority basis, so please get notes in as soon as possible. Please complete the attached form below to indicate interest and we will contact you.

Prep Enrolments for 2020

We strongly encourage all enrolment forms to be provided to the school by 1 August 2019. This will assist the school to finalise the enrolment process and to begin planning for the transition of your child. Confirmation of enrolment will occur by 1 Septembe 2019. You may still enrol after this date, but we strongly encourage you to assist us with this process.

Our school zone

Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au. Findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2020 onwards.

Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.

The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.

You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.

If you have a question about school zones call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email: vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au

Compass School Manager

Parents/Carers: When visiting Altona Primary School to help in the classroom, please be sure to sign in/sign out at the Compass Kiosk, which is situated at the front of the office. This is in case of an emergency at school, as we then know to look for you and ensure your safety while on the premises.

Children's late arrivals: When dropping off your child/ren, parents must come to the office to sign their children in at the Compass Kiosk. If parents have entered the drop off on Compass themselves for their child's late arrival, the children must still come to the office to collect a late pass.

Children's early departures: Parents must always come to the office to collect their child early, even if you have entered it yourself on Compass. You can also enter the early departure at the Compass Kiosk.

Compass Communication: All communication between parents/carers and APS is now done via Compass. If you do not currently have the Compass App or are not sure how to use it, please call in or contact the office for assistance.

Visits from ex-students

Term 2 2019
We love to welcome back ex-students to Altona Primary School, and have a few guidelines to ensure the visits work well for all concerned.
Returning Students are asked to:

Pre-arrange their visit with individual teachers
Sign in at the general office on arrival and sign out on departure
Not use mobile phones whilst on the premises.
Not leave the school grounds without signing out.
Follow the school rules and enjoy their time visiting Altona Primary School

Children who have not pre-arranged their visit will not be able to attend on that day.

Visit times are now 11.30am - 1.30pm.

Lost Property

Dear Families,

This is a note regarding your child’s lost property. Each week any named items will be returned to your child from lost property. It is important to clearly label all items of clothing and personal belongings such as drink bottles and lunchboxes.

Any item that is not named will be placed in a tub outside the Learning Street (double yellow doors) before and after school every school day. During the school day the basket will be placed back inside (near the classrooms) and lost property is only to be collected from this area before and after school with adult supervision. Children are asked not to go through it during the day.

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2019 Term Dates

Term 1: 29 January (school teachers start) to 5 April.
31 January Grade 1 - 6 Children to commence.
7 February Prep children start full time.
Term 2: 23 April to 28 June.
Term 3: 15 July to 20 September.
Term 4: 7 October to 20 December.