Term 3, Week 1 2023
General Notices
Annual Music Concert
Instrumental Music Lessons - Term 3
Enrolments are now open for Term 3 Instrumental Music Lessons.
For enrolment information, please visit the following link.
https://alphington.vic.edu.au/instrumental-tuition-application/
Seatbelts on our School Buses
Alphington Grammar School are committed to ensuring the well-being of our students during their commute to and from school. While school buses are a safe mode of transportation, wearing seatbelts can provide an extra layer of protection in the event of an accident or sudden braking. Seatbelts have been proven to reduce the risk of injury and save lives, and it is our responsibility to encourage their use.
We kindly request that all students on our school buses wear their seatbelts at all times. We believe that establishing this practice is crucial for their safety. Encouraging the use of seatbelts not only aligns with our commitment to safety but also helps to foster responsible behaviour among our students.
We kindly ask parents to support in reinforcing the importance of wearing seatbelts with your child. Please discuss this matter with them and explain why seatbelt usage is vital for their well-being. Emphasize that the school’s expectation is for them to wear their seatbelts consistently and responsibly throughout their journey to and from school.
Your support and cooperation in encouraging seatbelt usage on school buses is greatly appreciated.
Canteen Specials and Smoothie Menu
Please find the attached Canteen Specials and Smoothie Menu.
Schoolbox Login for Parents
Please find the attached details for logging on to Schoolbox for the first time.
Primary
Scholastic Book Giveaway
Look out for your copy of Book Club coming home in your child’s schoolbag. It’s packed with hundreds of books from just $3 to help you on your child’s reading journey. New releases at great prices and 40% of the books are under $10, there are FREE GIVEAWAY books in Issue 5.
Spend $70 and get THREE FREE books
Spend $50 and get TWO FREE books
Spend $70 and get ONE FREE books
Did you know that every purchase you make on Book Club earns our school 15% of the order value in Scholastic Rewards? We use these to purchase more books and educational resources for the school. It all helps.
Primary Parent Teacher Interviews
Please see attached information regarding the upcoming Primary Parent Teacher Interviews.
Year 2 Melbourne Museum Excursion
Please see attached information regarding the upcoming Year 2 Melbourne Museum Excursion.
Primary Sports Uniform Update
Please see attached information regarding the Primary Sports Uniform.
Prep - 2 Gymnastics Program - Term 3
Please see attached information regarding the Prep – Year 2 Gymnastics Program for Term 3.
Primary Running Club - Term 3
Please see attached information regarding the Primary Running Club Program for Term 3.
Year 3 and 4 Term Swimming Program - Term 3
Please see attached information regarding Years 3 and 4 Term 3 Swimming.
Primary House Athletics Years 3 - 6
Please see attached information regarding the Primary House Athletics.
Year 5 and 6 Term 3 Sport
Please see attached information regarding Years 5 and 6 Term 3 Sport.
Secondary
Homework Club
Please note – Homework Club will commence in Week 1 of Term 3.
Visual Arts House Cup
Please find attached link regarding Secondary Visual Arts House Cup.
Cypress Delegate Visit
Please find attached link regarding the visit by Deputy Government Spokeswoman of Cyprus and the High Commissioner of Cyprus.
Year 7 Sovereign Hill Excursion
Please find attached link regarding the Year 7 Sovereign Hill Excursion.
Year 10 Jewish Holocaust Museum Excursion
Please find attached link regarding the Year 10 Jewish Holocaust Museum Excursion.
Year 8 Chinese Museum Visit.
Please find attached link regarding Year 8 Chinese Museum Excursion.
Year 8 and 9 Term 3 Interschool Sport Information
Please find attached link regarding Year 8 and 9 Term 3 Interschool Sport.
AGS Enrichment Program
Please find attached link regarding Secondary Running and Strength Conditioning Program – Term 3
Secondary School Key Dates Semester 2, 2023
Please find attached link regarding Secondary School Key Dates.
Ongoing Information
2023 School Fee Payment Due Dates
Please be aware that Payment 3 is now overdue.
Payment 1, 2024: 6 October 2023
CSEF Application
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
If you would like to apply for this allowance, please fill out the form attached and return it via email to our Business Manager, Mrs Louisa Johnstone, LJO@ags.vic.edu.au by 15 July 2023.
If your child has started at Alphington Grammar in 2023, please ensure that they have been removed off CSEF at the previous school in order to receive this funding at AGS.
Please note, if you applied for CSEF last year at AGS, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Our second hand uniform shop is open each Thursday of school term from 8:45 -9:45am.
Any donations of pre-owned good quality school uniforms can be left with reception and are greatly appreciated.
Important Information for Students using Public Transport
Please see attached information from Public Transport Victoria regarding Student pass applications.
Reminders
