Ascot State School

31/08/2026

For those who have ordered books for delivery to the School, your Book Club orders are on their way!

31/08/2026

Our Collaborative Gem — Better Together

This week we learn about Collaborative Gem, the emerald and its simple but powerful message: Better Together.

Our students of the week for this week will receive an updated certificate (with sticker) and a Collaborative gem pencil.

At Ascot, collaboration means much more than putting children into groups and asking them to “work together”. It is a capability that needs to be explicitly taught, practised, reflected upon and improved.

We describe the Collaborative Gem as our “with” gem, learning with others, contributing to a shared goal and helping everyone in the team to participate and succeed. Our students are learning that great collaborators listen, share, include, contribute, encourage, solve, decide and improve. Importantly, they also learn that good collaboration involves both leading and allowing others to lead.

This is why our emerald is round. A circle has no sharp edges and symbolises inclusion, unity and everyone contributing. Green represents growth, harmony, contribution and connection, a lovely visual reminder of what we want collaboration to feel like at Ascot.

And perhaps the most important message for our children?

Being a great collaborator isn't about being the loudest voice, having the best idea or doing everything yourself. It's about making the people around you better and allowing them to make you better too.

26/08/2026

The Book Fair for 2026 will be open for its last day tomorrow (Thursday 27 August) from 9.00am – 3.30pm in the school library. Student wish lists will be coming home following class visits to the Book Fair. Purchases can be made online (using the QR code on the wish list) or by visiting the Book Fair in person.

24/08/2026

21/08/2026

🍻 ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO BOOK🍻

Inviting all Ascot Dad's, past and present, to join us for a relaxed and casual night of Barefoot Bowls & Beers at The Boo.

This will be a great way to unwind after work, enjoy a few drinks and have a laugh whilst getting to know other Dads from our school community.

Tickets are $60 per person and include:
🍺 A Welcome drink
🎳 1½ hours of Barefoot Bowls
🍴 Shared food platters
🎁 Plus, the chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Whether you're a bowls pro or giving it a go for the first time, it's all about great company, friendly competition and a fun night out.

So round up your mates (or come along and make some new ones!) and don't miss this fantastic evening with the Ascot State School community.
Book your tickets now via the link below. We can't wait to see you there!

Book using the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/dad-s-night-out-2026

16/08/2026

Just a reminder to please place book club orders online using the LOOP ordering system by this coming Sunday for free delivery to the School and straight to your child's classroom.

www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP