Healthy Food Day Friday 3rd September.

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:23:13 +0000

Please join us on Friday for a healthy breakfast to help us kick off our active day of learning and skipping! Our breakfast will commence in the preschool playground from 7.30am till 8.30am and will consist of porridge with milk, honey and strawberries, or a delicious museli made by one of our super mums! (Ingredients of the museli are listed below for your information). Parents and siblings are welcome to join us and everyone is asked to bring a reusable bowl and spoon and a plastic bag to put your dirty dishes in!

Karate and Yoga activities will be available in the playground for everyone to participate in from 8.15 – 8.45am.

Wet Weather: If the weather forecast is grim, we will advise you of a postponement on Thursday afternoon.

Museli Ingredients: rolled oats, bran sticks, puffed rice and millet, shredded coconut, cinnamon, mixed spice, honey, sunflower oil, dried fruit (sultanas, apricots etc)
Porridge will be cooked using cows milk.

Battle of the Bands Update!

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:12:56 +0000

The Battle of the Bands is fast approaching .. The competition now in its fourth year is scheduled for the 19th September. Check out he latest in Event promotion via the Fringe Festival Website by clicking here!

Bernard Cheng: Principal

Term 3 resumes Tuesday 20th July

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:23:04 +0000

All classes including Pre-School and Lennox House resume for Term 3 on Tuesday 20th July. We hope that everyone has had a exciting holiday and return for another term.

Mr. Bernard Cheng: Principal

We did it!

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:36:04 +0000

The Australia Street Infants School COLA has just been awarded a commendation in the 2010 NSW Architecture awards as officiated by the Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Chapter.

The COLA was up against 210 outstanding projects and took out a commendation for the small project catagory.

This award is an outcome of our strong community in partnership to deliver the very best outcomes for our school community, an achievement we can all share.

Bernard Cheng: Principal

Parent Teacher Interviews

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:28:11 +0000

Our parent teacher interviews are scheduled for the week of the 28th June. It is really important that all parents ensure they book a time online. Times are scheduled on a first in basis. Click on the link below to be directed to the time nomination form:

Parent Teacher Interview time request form

Bernard Cheng: Principal

Year 3 School Nominations

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:15:50 +0000

All Year 2 parents are requested to complete the Year 3 school nomination e-form from the link below to asist us in supporting your childs transition to Year 3.

Year 3 Nomination Form

Bernard Cheng: Principal

Cola featured in International Online Publication: ArchDaily

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:44:03 +0000

This week I have been informed that our COLA has been featured in the International Online Publication ArchDaily.

The Publication ArchDaily was founded in March 2008 with the one mission of delivering the most complete information to architects around the world; every week, every day, every hour, every moment: as soon as it is happening.

It is the online source of continuous information for a growing community of thousands of architects searching for the latest architectural news: projects, products, events, interviews and competitions among others.

The editorial staff work on a daily basis with the most prestigious and influential architectural practices around the world in order deliver specific and valuable content to a premium readership of architects, designers, consumers and influencers.

To view our inclusion click here

It is fantastic to see our COLA recognised Internationally and even more exciting to see it photographed so nicely by local professional architectual photographer Brett Boardman.

Bernard Cheng: Principal

Battle of the Bands 4 (2010)

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:13:19 +0000

Its on again! The Battle of the Parent Bands and student Air Guitar competition is now in its fourth year and Australia Street Infants School is again hosting the competition. If you have a group of parents that have formed a school band or would like to form a band, then this is the chance to strut your stuff. All you need to do is get a few parents together, work out some tunes and ROCK

Click here to download further information and an entry form

This is a great oppotunity to unleash the inner rock god in you and a fantastic community event! This competition is open to all NSW DET Government Schools and is an initiative of Australia Street Infants School.

Mr. Bernard Cheng: Principal and Event Organiser

Homework Survey Results Released

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:42:21 +0000

For all families who are interested in the survey results from our recent homework survey, the results can to be viewed by clicking here. To protect the identify of our respondents, all results are presented anonymously.

Mr. Bernard Cheng: Principal

Kindergarten 2011 Information Evening

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:54:44 +0000

Our Kindergarten Information Evening for prospective parents wishing to enrol their child into the 2011 school year is scheduled for the 23rd June. The aim of the evening is to provide an overview of our Kindergarten program, as well as answering questions regarding how we can support your child’s crucial early years of schooling.

Overview of the information evening

Our school philosophy and perspectives for early childhood education
School readiness and transition from Pre-School/ Day care
Curriculum programs
Extra – Curricula programs
The Australia Street Infants community
Before and After School Care services
Links with K-6 Primary Schools
How you can become involved in your child’s education

We welcome all new and continuing families to attend our information evening, and are more than happy to discuss any further issues, questions or concerns you may have regarding your child by appointment.

Kindergarten Information Evening Details

Date: 23rd June 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Kindergarten Classroom, (Main building Classroom 1)

If you wish to attend the information evening, please RSVP online from the school website at:

http://www.australiastreetschool.com/main/pw-enrol.html

Or you may contact the school office on 9557 5377 and leave your name and contact details if you prefer. If you would like further information regarding our school, you can make a time to meet or you may visit us online at: www.australiastreetschool.com where you can access additional school information and submit a provisional enrolment online. I look forward to meeting with you and possibly welcoming your child into our 2011 Kindergarten program.

Mr. Bernard Cheng: Principal