School News
Premier's Reading Challenge 2021
The Premier's Reading Challenge continues to be an important Literacy initiative that supports and encourages young Australians to enjoy reading.
Students will have their recording sheets for the Premier's Reading Challenge stapled into their diary this year. Parents/Carers, Class Teachers and SSOs can sign off each book the student has read. Students need to read 8 Premier's Reading Challenge books and 4 of their own choice. All students are encouraged to participate in the Premier's Reading Challenge this year. All forms need to be returned to staff in the Library by Friday 3/9.
Thank you for your support.
Deb Scarff, SSO Library
Library Access
We ask that families and students DO NOT use the Library as a ‘shortcut’ to get to Stillwell and Holly Units. Please only enter the Library if your child is accessing the Interoception Room in the morning or if you have a query regarding borrowing and books. Thank you for your support with this.
Sally Slattery, Principal
Brighton Special Interest Music Information Evening
Brighton Special Interest Music are having an Information Evening for Years 6 & 7 - everything you need to know about auditioning for the Brighton Special Interest Program. Held on Tuesday 30/3 from 5:30-6:30pm at Brighton Secondary School Concert Hall. This will be followed by a free short concert on the front oval (bring a picnic dinner and chairs). For more information Ph Pam Parson 83758215 or email pamela.parsons939@schools.sa.edu.au.
IGNITE
IGNITE is a specialist program for students with high intellectual potential. Aberfoyle Park High School is the official Department for Education school for gifted students in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide.
Year 6 and 7 students are eligible to sit the test for a place in the IGNITE program for 2022. The Yr 6 test is Saturday 20/2 and Yr 7 test is Saturday 27/2 from 9:00am-1:00pm. For more information visit ignite@aphs.sa.edu.au. Registrations close on Monday 15/2.
Student/Family Information
Forms have been sent home to all families with information that we have on file regarding your child/children. Please check that the information is correct eg address, contact numbers, medical conditions etc to ensure the information we have is accurate.
Please amend information where necessary and return to Lee Clements in the Front Office.
Thank you for your assistance in making sure the information at school is correct.
Aberfoyle Park High School Information Evening
Parents/Carers are invited to an Information Evening , Yr 6 into Yr 7 2022, on Wednesday 3/3 at 6:30pm. The evening will be held in our new Middle School Hub.
Information for those transitioning to secondary schooling in 2022 will be presented and an opportunity to ask questions. You will hear about the opportunities that Aberfoyle Park High School has to offer.
Ph Vanessa Ingram, Yr 7 Leader 82704455 or email vanessa.ingram@aphs.sa.edu.au. To RSVP for the evening email info@aphs.sa.edu.au and advise how many people will be attending.
School Banking
In 2021 School Banking with The Commonwealth Bank will be continuing with rewards from 2020 along with some leftover rewards from 2019. These are the rewards that will be available this year.
- Scented Stackable Highlighters
- Icicle Slap band Ruler
- Snowy Origami Set
- Water Skimming Bounce Ball
- Polar Pencil Toppers
- Terry Denton’s Activity Book
- Treetop Stationary Kit
- Tomato Seed Kit
- Emoji Wallet
- Mini Soccer Ball (size 2)
- Treetop Handball
- Snakes & Ladders Game
If you would like your child to take part in School Banking, they will need a Youthsaver account. Designed for anyone U18yrs. There are three ways to open a Youthsaver account:
- Apply online at commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
- Log on to your CommBank app (if you bank with CommBank)
- Visit any CommBank branch
School banking is every Thursday.
Entertainment Membership
If you are interested in saving money on dining, shopping, travel and more join up with Entertainment for access to a range of discounts while supporting fundraising for our school. Order your Membership online at www.entbook.com.au/163e020.
School Card 2021
All types of School Card applications are now online. You can access online forms from any device that gets internet, including mobile devices, such as tablets and smart phones, as well as laptops and computers. To apply online follow the steps below.
Step 1 Visit sa.gov.au/education/schoolcard
Step 2 Select the type of School Card you
would like to apply for (eg Type A)
and follow the prompts.
Step 3 Complete all mandatory fields
Step 4 Once you have completed a page click
on the "NEXT" button.
Step 5 Once you have filled out all pages click
the "SUBMIT" button.