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.
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.
To sign up for a free trial lesson of any group/s visit www.katsdance.com.au and follow the registration link. Please complete all stages of enrolment except the payment. This provides us with permission for your child to attend a trial, along with safety and contact information. After the trial, you can then contact us to pay the pro rata term fee or withdraw (no cost accrued).
New students can enjoy a 20% discount for Term 1 group classes. Existing students receive a yearly discount of 5% when enrolling in 2 or more groups or 10% for 4 or more groups per family.
2019 Junior Groups: Foundation–Grade 2
Lunchtimes 1pm—2pm in the MPR.
Mon: Junior Ballet.
Tues: Junior Dance (Pop).
Thurs: Junior Choir (Pop).
*Individual Private Singing lessons are available to Junior and Senior Students who are members of the choir.
Senior Groups: Grades 3-6
4:05pm 5:05pm in the MPR.
Tues: Senior Dance(Pop)
Thurs: Senior Choir (Pop) and Drama games.
Students enjoy performing at school and community events. There is also an optional concert on Sunday October 27th with a short additional rehearsal the week prior. Students can attend classes throughout the year whether they choose to perform or not. Please give us a term’s notice if NOT performing to allow us to place your child where they won’t leave an empty space in the choreographic groupings. Optional audience tickets, photos and dvds are the only additional concert costs, with no pressure to purchase any of these. The costume, which children keep, is covered by the enrolment fee.
Cost:
$17 per lesson paid as a term fee plus a $50 once yearly costume & enrolment fee per group. Some classes sell out. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Absences can be made up with any other group at any time during the term. Students need a pair of dance shoes which can be purchased from us for $20 - $40 or from a vendor of your choice. Children can bring a black singlet and leggings or black tee-shirt and shorts from home as the uniform.
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.
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.
To sign up for a free trial lesson of any group/s visit www.katsdance.com.au and follow the registration link. Please complete all stages of enrolment except the payment. This provides us with permission for your child to attend a trial, along with safety and contact information. After the trial, you can then contact us to pay the pro rata term fee or withdraw (no cost accrued).
New students can enjoy a 20% discount for Term 1 group classes. Existing students receive a yearly discount of 5% when enrolling in 2 or more groups or 10% for 4 or more groups per family.
2019 Junior Groups: Foundation–Grade 2
Lunchtimes 1pm—2pm in the MPR.
Mon: Junior Ballet.
Tues: Junior Dance (Pop).
Thurs: Junior Choir (Pop).
*Individual Private Singing lessons are available to Junior and Senior Students who are members of the choir.
Senior Groups: Grades 3-6
4:05pm 5:05pm in the MPR.
Tues: Senior Dance(Pop)
Thurs: Senior Choir (Pop) and Drama games.
Students enjoy performing at school and community events. There is also an optional concert on Sunday October 27th with a short additional rehearsal the week prior. Students can attend classes throughout the year whether they choose to perform or not. Please give us a term’s notice if NOT performing to allow us to place your child where they won’t leave an empty space in the choreographic groupings. Optional audience tickets, photos and dvds are the only additional concert costs, with no pressure to purchase any of these. The costume, which children keep, is covered by the enrolment fee.
Cost:
$17 per lesson paid as a term fee plus a $50 once yearly costume & enrolment fee per group. Some classes sell out. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Absences can be made up with any other group at any time during the term. Students need a pair of dance shoes which can be purchased from us for $20 - $40 or from a vendor of your choice. Children can bring a black singlet and leggings or black tee-shirt and shorts from home as the uniform.
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.