Term 3, Week 3 2024
General Notices
2024 Term Dates
Chess Club for Term 3
Welcome to Chess Club for Term 3.
Enrolment and payment for the Term 3 Chess Club Coaching Program can be found via the link below, we would appreciate it if you could register and pay promptly:
Chess Club is after school on a Tuesday afternoon, from 3:30 until 4:30pm (beginner and intermediate) and 3:45 to 4:45pm (advanced). Currently, Chess Club is billed per term at $110 plus a booking fee, this is accessed by a Humanitix link provided here:
https://events.humanitix.com/chess-coaching-term-3-2024
We would like to remind you about the Northern Star Interschool Chess Tournament that we will be held in the Andrianakos centre on Tuesday 30 July. All AGS students from Year 4 to Year 12 are welcome to sign up and participate! Further details of the tournament, including registration and payment of a $25 entry fee & booking fee can be found via this link:
https://events.humanitix.com/chess-tournament-at-alphington-grammar-school-30-july-2024-uq8yfdf8
After students are dismissed from their school day, I suggest they should have a snack, get some fresh air and visit the bathroom and wash their hands, before the Chess Club commences. There will be a teacher supervising them in the playground, they will then be collected for Chess Club by the supervising teacher. When Chess Club has finished, Primary school students need to be collected by a parent or carer at the front gate or be enrolled in After School Care. Students attending After School Care will be supervised when crossing the road.
Yours Sincerely,
Janet Stewart and Max White
Chess Club Coordinators.
Secondhand Uniform Shop
Reminder: Our Secondhand Uniform shop is open each Thursday morning between 8.45-9.45am during term time. Any donations of clean, good quality uniforms can be dropped in at Reception.
Primary
Semester 1 Term Dates 2024
Football Star Academy
Join the Football Star Academy (FSA) at Alphington Grammar School for an unforgettable after-school experience! We’re thrilled to introduce new timings tailored to suit your child’s age group and schedule.
Monday: Ages 5 to 7, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday: Ages 8 to 12, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
At FSA, we’re not just about sports; we’re about nurturing each child’s unique pathway to success. Whether they’re beginners or aspiring elites, shy or confident, solo players or team enthusiasts, our programs are designed to help them thrive.
Join us and be part of the fun-filled action! We can’t wait to welcome you to the FSA family.
Primary Sport Enrichment Programs Term 3 2024
Please see attached information regarding the Term 3 Primary Sport Enrichment Program.
Years 5 and 6 Term 3 Interschool Sports
Please see attached information regarding Term 3 Years 5 and 6 Sport and Fixtures.
Years 3 and 4 Swimming Program in Term 3
Please see attached Information for Years 3 and 4 Swimming Program in Term 3.
Prep - 2 Gymnastics Program in Term 3
Please see attached information regarding the Prep to Year 2 Gymnastics Program in Term 3.
Primary ICAS Online Academic Competition
Please see attached information regarding the Primary ICAS Online Academic Competition.
Secondary
Years 9 and 10 International Gateways Update - Vietnam
As we are nearing departure, I write to inform you of some important updates on the three trips to Vietnam.
The students will be taking part in a preparation morning, on Friday 2 August, 9.00 am to 1.10 pm.
During this time, Gateways tops will be distributed, phone usage agreements will be signed, students will find out their activity groups, behavioural expectations will be explained, they will be given strategies on how to deal with possible ‘culture shock’ and will be given other important information. The students will also take part in some enjoyable bonding activities to get to know each other better, as a group. The teachers travelling with the students will also be present.
Please note that students not going on the trip will not be required at school on that day.
Pre Departure parent meeting: Wednesday 7 August 6.30-7.30pm.
A Zoom link will be sent to you before this meeting. All families are expected to attend this final briefing as important details will be given.
Please see below the departure dates and flight numbers for all groups:
Group 1
VN780 28 August 2024 MEL-SGN Depart Melbourne 10.35 Arrive 16.25
VN217 6 September 2024 HAN-SGN Depart 17.00 Arrive 19.15
VN781 7 Sep SGN-MEL Depart 21.05 08.35
Group 2
VN780 31 August 2024 MEL-SGN Depart Melbourne 10.35 Arrive 16.25
VN217 9 September 2024 HAN-SGN Depart 17.00 Arrive 19.15
VN781 10 September SGN-MEL Depart 21.05 08.35
Group 3
VN 780 03 September Melbourne to Saigon
Depart Melbourne 10.35am Arrive 16.23
VN 779 12 September Hanoi to Melbourne
Depart Hanoi 10.00 arrive Melbourne 22.15
A reminder that families need to consult their GP to discuss your child’s immunisations. Thank you to those who have already done so.
Toula Terezakis
Head of House-Aristotle/International Gateways Coordinator
Secondary Visual Arts House Cup - Open theme Competition
For the third competition of the Visual Arts House Cup, students have the chance to create a piece without the constraints of a specific theme! The open theme competition puts student’s artistic expression and creative skills to the test and will allow them to create that piece, which has been sitting at the back of their minds waiting to manifest.
The only constraints are that student pieces needs to be made outside of art class and be created this term.
The competition will be running throughout the term, so students will have access to school supplies to complete their pieces. Entries may be a drawing, painting, digital art, a print, a photography collection or sculpture.
The deadline for the competition is Friday September 13th, which is the last day of term.
Please see poster below for some ideas and inspiration.
Michael Grigoriadis
Secondary Visual Arts Coordinator
Secondary Cross Country Trials
Please find attached information regarding the upcoming Secondary Cross Country Trials.
Year 7 Hellenic Museum Excursion
Please find attached information regarding the Year 7 Hellenic Museum Excursion.
Year 8 Chinese Museum Excursion
Please find attached information regarding Year 8 Chinese Museum Excursion.
Year 7 Sport Term 3 2024
Please find attached information regarding Year 7 Sport – Term 3, 2024
Year 8 and 9 Sports Uniform Requirements Term 3
Please find attached information regarding Year 8 and 9 Sports uniform for Term 3 .
Secondary Term 3 Sports Programs
Please find attached information regarding Secondary Term 3 Sports Programs.
Ongoing Information
2024 Fees
For students in the ELC, Invoice 4 will be due on 9 August 2024. We appreciate your prompt payment of invoices.
Families will have another opportunity to support the School Building Fund and improve facilities for our students by making payment of the $250 voluntary (tax-deductible) amount invoiced. The Principal will share exciting details of how these funds have been spent to improve the school facilities in our upcoming publications. Thank you for your ongoing support of the School Building Fund.
Important Information for Students using Public Transport
Please see attached information from Public Transport Victoria regarding Student pass applications.
Reminders
