From the Principal
Principal Ponderings …
Learning Spaces renewal - I block renovations…
I block classrooms (yr 6 and yr 3) will be undergoing renovations and repairs from mid-May to mid-July. This does mean that the 6 classrooms will be needing to move temporarily to other learning spaces. Your classroom teachers will send more information. The work being done is funded in part by the DoE and in part by our school. We are seeking P&C support for a contribution towards some of the furniture to transform our classrooms into intentionally inviting learning spaces that enable flexible learning options and a deep sense of connection and belonging – to the spaces, the learning and one another. We have some experts coming to workshop design considerations and processes with our teachers. Work includes:
- repairs to the roof and drainage (which brought on the need for the internal repairs).
- remove fixed furniture and operable walls, replace with fixed walls and acoustic tiling for large learning walls.
- install interactive screens on portable wheels and portable whiteboard
- new ceiling tiles, paint and flooring
- touch up to external paintwork at entry and on decks
- greening of decks.
Designs and photos to come over time.
Introducing our Prep-Puppies…
As part of our prep-transition process – 'Acing Ascot- prep for Prep'– we have created 20 puppy scenes (featuring Winston) which highlight some key independence and priming skills which set up students for success at school. Here are just some of them for your enjoyment. We will be creating a placemat for our incoming preppies and share and use them with our prep students to notice their growth.
Communicating with us..
The Dept of Education have created the following document for schools to share with families. It matches pretty much what we do here at Ascot, but I find it is always helpful to see the big picture of the system so I share it with you.
Mothers Day .. stall a success
Many thanks to the volunteers who arranged and assisted with the stall. The students take great pride in selecting a gift for all of our Mothers and significant others. I trust you all had a great day.
Musical update….
Clearly the musical practice is progessing well and with some fun!
Calling all knitters and crocheters….
As part of our rejuvenation of the undercroft of our toilet areas in the Hobbiton theme, we will be creating a crochet flower garden. This will go alongside some pottery and wooden ones and we would LOVE to have your assistance to either come help teach crochet to our students, or stay at home during the cooler months making lots of different crochet flowers for us .. or leaves and vines. Please let Mrs Anke Lawes know if you can help or help make some to “flower bomb” the fence near the girl’s toilet with care and inspiration at @LAWES, Anke (axlaw7) or call and leave a message with your details at the school office.
Watch the video here on our bigger project for inspiration.
