Alphington Primary School
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​Additional Programs

Inter-School Sport
Alphington is a member of the Ivanhoe District School Sports Association (IDSSA).
The School participates in inter-school swimming, athletics, cross country  (Years 4-6), summer, and winter sports (Year 6).
Summer sports are soccer, volleyball, cricket and bat tennis. Winter sports include softball, football and netball. 
Our students are invited to participate in other district organised events such as AFLW day, soccer and basketball round robins. 


Lunch Clubs
APS offers an array of lunch time activities to students. This includes lego club, craft club, coding club and a board games club, to name but a few.


‘Developing and extending children’s special abilities.’
Children have opportunities to participate in additional activities to extend and enrich learners. GATEWAYS is one such program, it provides opportunities for children of ‘like-minds’ to participate in programs that challenge them intellectually and help develop their individual talents. The workshops, conducted outside the school are presented by teachers expert in their field. 

UNSW – Educational Assessment
Children in Years 3 -6  have the opportunity to sit a range of age appropriate additional assessments operated by the University of New Soutrh Wales (UNSW). International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is conducted by Educational Assessment Australia, UNSW Global Pty Limited. Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) provides schools and parents with additional comprehensive and independent assessments of children’s achievement.  
Singing and Dance Classes
Ballet, Singing and Pop Dance classes are held onsite at lunchtimes and afterschool in the Multi-Purpose room. Lessons focus on enjoyment, nurturing confidence and developing performance skills in a relaxed, caring environment. Children are welcome to trial these classes at any time during the year, where there is a space available. Lessons are taught by Katrina Post, VIT qualified teacher and experienced, professional singer/dancer/violinist. 
Please contact Katrina Post for more information .
Ph: 0403156920 E: katsdance@live.com.au W: www.katsdance.com.au BA Dance (VCA), Post Grad BA Teaching, AMUS Violin (AMEB) with Musicianship, Cert Kodaly Music Teaching, Cert Mini Maestros Preschool Music Teaching Katrina Post School of Performing Arts Alphington .

Other Offerings
APS has a strong relationship with local providers offering tennis and netball. Please contact Admin for more information.
Inspiring learning, creativity and excellence for our future. 
Kindness, resilience, integrity, curiosity and respect​ are embedded in all aspects of life at Alphington Primary School and truly support our endeavour to assist students to be outstanding in all that they do. Students develop social skills such as understanding what it means to be a good friend and how to care for and work with others.
  • Home
  • About APS
    • Our School
    • School Profile & History
    • Child Safe Standards
    • School Partnerships
    • Additional Programs
    • Out of Hours Music Program
    • School Camp Program
    • Reports, Policies and Privacy
  • Enrolments & Transitions
    • Enrolment Information / School Tours
    • Transition to Foundation
    • Transition Yr 1 – Yr 6
    • Transition Yr 6 – Yr 7
  • Teaching & Learning
    • School Programs
    • Literacy
    • Numeracy
    • Inquiry
    • Wellbeing
    • Specialist Programs
    • Digital Technologies
    • Assessment
  • Parents & the School Community
    • Parents
    • Working With Children Check
    • Uniform
    • OSHC
    • School Council
    • Newsletters
    • Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA)
    • APS School Fair
    • Canteen/Lunch Orders
    • 2021 SCIENCE EXPO
    • 2021 MATHS NIGHT
  • Calendar Events/Important Dates
  • Contact