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ASHBY: ALWAYS STRIVING TO EXCEL
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SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS MESSAGE
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Good afternoon everyone,
I hope you enjoyed the sunshine over the weekend and spent some well-deserved time with family and friends now that restrictions continue to ease.
Daniel Andrew’s announcement yesterday saw the easing of wearing masks, people coming to visit you at home and an increase in the amount of people you can socialise and interact with in public places. This is all very exciting and just in time for the commencement of Christmas celebrations and catch ups.
Implication for us as a school are limited. We have not had any further directives from the Department of Education regarding the easing of restrictions onsite, so will continue to ensure that parents are not coming on to the school grounds, and dropping students at the gate. The only exemption to this is our new prep families for 2021. They are able to access school grounds (not buildings) to support dropping their child off at the Getting Started program. We look forward to again welcoming them on Friday morning, and will update families to any changes in this program this week as they come to light.
The Grade 6 students are currently working extremely hard putting together presentations for their graduation in a couple of weeks. The students will attend school on Thursday December 10th to undertake their graduation ceremony. This will be filmed and then edited for families to enable them to watch together from Tuesday December 15. We are encouraging families to enjoy this celebration at home together with their graduating student. It is a shame we are unable to have guests at this event but will ensure it is a special evening and celebration for all.
Next Monday Grade 5/6 head to Anglesea for a 3-day camp. We have been lucky enough to arrange a fabulous 3-day program run by Go Ride A Wave, which I am sure will be a great event to finish off the year that has been. Mr Barclay and I are especially looking forward to our surfing lesson with students on the Tuesday. Wish us luck!!! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff involved in the organisation of this, and in particular Ange Walsh for the countless hours she has put in to ensure this is a well organised and eventful camp.
With under 4 weeks to go, it is important that students are attending school every day and arriving to school on time. Teaching staff are just finalising reports and assessments. The reports will be live on Compass Wednesday December 16 for parents/carers to view.
Meg Bone
Principal Ashby Primary School
1-7 Waratah St, Geelong West, 3218
52231291
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2021 PARENT PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
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We have just published on Compass (Course Confirmation/Payments) the 2021 Essential Student Learning Items.
Ashby Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning, making every effort to keep the cost of items and activities to a minimum and affordable for all parents.
Education is free for all students enrolled in GOVT schools. In addition to this families are required to pay for Essential Educational Items that support student learning, this includes all resources required for learning within and around the classroom (books and stationary, online programs, specialised art supplies, cooking ingredients and specifics for STEM etc).
2021 Essential Student Learning Items will be 215.00 per student. Parents of three or more children will receive a 20% reduction for the 3rd and each additional child.
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There will be a second-hand uniform sale on Friday 27th November from 8:30am until 10:45am inside the gate at the back Waratah St entrance. Please come along and purchase any uniform items you may require.
Cash and Eftpos facilities available.
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JSC are holding the following fundraiser for Term 4
Crazy Hair and Casual Dress Day
Friday 4 December
Gold coin donation supporting the Geelong Food Relief Centre
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CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSION FUND
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Applications for the CSEF has been opened again to allow families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents that has not already applied, to submit an application. It is only for 50% of the yearly amount ($62.50). You can email or contact the Administration office if you would like a form or I have attached a copy HERE. Submission needs to be made by Friday 27 November.
The CSEF is an annual payment to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses for the benefit of the eligible student. The CSEF is paid directly to your child’s school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or excursion costs for your child.
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Well done to the Grade 6 leaders for doing a fantastic job running last weeks assembly.
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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Term 4 Week 7
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ASHBY ON COMPASS 
