Term 3, Week 7 2022
General Notices
Parking around the school
Please be aware that Parking Inspectors are frequently in the vicinity of the school and will be enforcing parking regulations.
School Blazers
We have 2 x very small unnamed blazers currently in lost property, if you think these belong to your child please contact Reception. Please also label all of your child’s clothing so that if they are lost they can easily be returned to the student.
Chess Tournament
AGS will be hosting an Interschool Chess Tournament in collaboration with Northern Star Chess on Tuesday 6 September in the Andronakos Centre. The event will run in the gym from 9:30am to 2:15pm. Entry fee will be $10 for AGS students.
The tournament will feature both a Secondary and Primary division, so all AGS students are welcome to participate.
Format of the tournament as follows:
* Individual based tournament
* Every student plays 7 games against players of similar skill, regardless of how many games they win or lose (Swiss pairing method)
* Students experience proper tournament rules
* Gold/Silver/Bronze medals awarded to various grade/year level categories
* “Star of the tournament” trophy for top scorer of the day
* Table prizes/giveaways
* Northern Star Chess State Final or Semi-final qualifications announced at the end of tournament based on results for the day
It would be fantastic to have a strong representation of AGS students at the tournament, please email Max White on mwh@ags.vic.edu.au if you would like to compete!
We hope to see you there!
Janet Stewart and Max White,
Chess Club Coordinators.
Kenshi Life Changing Candles for Sale
We have sample candles in our secondhand uniform shop each Thursday between 9 – 10:00AM
We have a number of these candles still available, please follow the link below on how to order.
Every candle sold directly funds 3kg of pasta which equates to 24 meals. The pasta is purchased by Make a Difference Community every month and delivered to some of the biggest food charities in Melbourne.
To purchase, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer, email info@ags.vic.edu.au with your receipt and we will advise by email when the candles are ready to be collected.
Primary
Prep Aquarium Excursion
Please see attached information regarding the upcoming Prep Aquarium Excursion.
Fathers Day Stall 2022
Please see attached information regarding the upcoming Fathers Day Stall.
STEAM Show 2022 Parent booking and ticket information.
Please see attached information regarding the 2022 STEAM Show and Family Workshop Information and Tickets.
IDSSA Summer Sport Fixture 2022
Please see attached information regarding the Primary IDSSA Summer Sport Fixture.
Primary Running Club
Secondary
Valedictory Dinner Invitation - Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 Valedictory Dinner is coming up on Friday 7 October at Leonda by the Yarra. Tickets are now available via the link below:
Semester 2, 2022 Key Dates
Homework Club
EHASS Week Dress-up Day
Please see attached letter regarding the upcoming EHASS Dress – Up day.
Still Life Competition
This term the Visual Art Department is running a competition! The competition will be open until Friday September 9 (Last day of term 3). Entrants and winners will contribute points for their allocated house.
The competition is a still life drawing challenge. You have been supplied with a photograph of a still life arrangement. You will need to re-create the arrangement using any art materials you like (eg pencil, paint, pastels, paper collage, digital drawing).
Any questions and submissions are to be directed to Mr Grigoriadis via email mg@ags.vic.edu.au
Please see poster attached for more details! We look forward to seeing what everyone will produce.
Semester 2 Secondary Enrichment Program
Please find attached Semester 2 Secondary Enrichment Program Information.
Ongoing Information
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Our Secondhand Uniform shop is open each Thursday during term time between 9:00 – 10:00am. Any donations of pre owned good quality school uniforms would be greatly appreciated.
Important Information for Students using Public Transport
Please see attached information from Public Transport Victoria regarding Student pass applications.
Reminders
School Fees Reminder
Please be reminded that all 2022 School Fees are now overdue.
