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Thursday 21 August 2008

Performing Arts Centre Official Opening

After eight long years in the making, Ashwood College’s Performing Arts Centre (PAC) is finally complete, with the official opening being held on Thursday, 7 August.

The centre was opened by Bob Stensholt MP, State Member for Burwood. Anna Burke MP, Federal Member for Chisholm was also in attendance. The opening was attended by students, parents and teachers from the college; principals and representatives from our local primary schools; representatives from local kindergartens, local clubs and organisations.

Another special guest at the opening was former Ashwood College Principal, Kate Long. It was Kate’s vision for the college to have a functional, modern theatre with the latest sound and lighting facilities. Kate was delighted to speak at the opening and provided the audience with a précis of the long haul over the past eight years to see the PAC through to fruition.

The night included many outstanding performances by the college’s very talented music and performing arts students.

Kerrie Croft - Principal
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Mid Semester Parent/Teacher Interviews

This year the mid semester parent/teacher interviews will be held over the last two days of Term 3. We are trialling this new system as a result of parent feedback. Formerly our mid semester parent/teacher interviews were held in the first week of Term 4. Many parents (and teachers) indicated that Term 4 is too late, particularly for senior students to catch up on their work. The holidays provide the opportunity for students to catch up if necessary before Term 4 commences.

Arrangements for the Parent Teacher Interviews are as follows:

Mid Semester Reports will be distributed to parents early in the last week of Term 3.

Kerrie Croft - Principal

Parent Tutors

We currently have a wonderful group of parent tutors aiding our ESL students with English support in a variety of subject areas.

However, we are calling for more people to offer their time and English ability in helping our ESL students and their teachers.

If you have an hour or two free during the week and are interested in this area of contribution to Ashwood College, please contact Deborah Morrison on 98071333 or morrison.deborah.s@edumail.vic.gov.au

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