In 2007 the school undertook a Triennial School Review which was conducted by an external reviewer. This review is extensive in examining school data and future directions of the school. Copies are also available from the school office. From the review the school set in place a strategic plan for the following three years. Attached is the school vision and five strategic goals we aim to achieve as a school. (Please note: this opens as a separate PDF document).

To read the full 2007 Annual Report to the School Community of Ashgrove State School please click here. (Please note: this opens as a separate PDF document).

The following is a list of achievements that the P&C have been instrumental in gaining for the benefit of the students of Ashgrove State School over the last few years.  This list has come about after discussions at the P&C that many people often comment/ask where money from fundraising such as the fete goes towards.

• J B Stephens Centre (Building was funded by the P&C who utilised a loan which is still currently being paid off).
• Widening of the swimming pool and upgrading of canteen facilities in this precinct (This was funded through a loan which has only this year been paid off).
• Extensions to the tuckshop which doubled the size of the tuckshop. (A loan was used and has been repaid).
• Mural in undercover area
• Funding of the master plan
• Cricket net upgrades
• Developing the computer lab including installing 30 computers.  (This cost in excess of $100,000 to establish and made the school one of the few primary schools with a lab that all children in one class can access a computer at the same time).
• New PA system in the undercover area and throughout classes.
• Shade sails outside the tuckshop area
• The new grassed area in front of Yr 1 / 2 building
• A new uniform shop
• Air conditioning for the Yr 7 classroom and all of B Block
• Shade over the grassed area
• The edible garden
• 30 Computers to classrooms
• Prep resources
• Reading books for home reading
• Additional library teacher-aide hours
• Upper school playground
• Shaded entrance near top carpark
• Upgrading the Creative skills centre
• Installing 3 sheds for storage
• Artist in residence program
• Instruments for the school instrumental music program
• 3 Shade structures for sports events
• 40 tables for school events and the fete
• School sign board
• Swimming pool canteen upgrade and pool blankets
• Outdoor furniture Yr 7 area
• Shade umbrella and outdoor seating south of B Block
• Seating under B Block

Funding has been allocated for the following projects which will be operational by the end of the year.

• Air conditioning for the Prep building, Yr 1J and Yr 1 / 2S and Yr 2GW
• Lower school playgrounds which when completed will total in excess of $150,000.
• Gazebo for the oval with drinking taps
• Water tank for the edible garden
• Relocating the shady ladies greenhouse to the front of the school
• Swimming Pool lighting
• Water tanks
• Water saving toilets and taps
• Swimming pool floor matting

The following have been achieved through P&C advocacy:

• The installation of air conditioning in the main building of the school to assist in noise abatement to these classrooms that face Waterworks Rd.
• Repainting and refurbishment of the school toilets
• Repainting of B Block
• Repainting of A Block
• Repainting of JB Stephens Centre
• Bitumen replacement of playground areas
• Swimming pool area painting
• Repainting of Library
• Repainting of Yr 7 Block

As people can see from the above list extensive work has occurred at our school to improve the educational facilities for our children.  These were achieved through fundraising, obtaining grants and successful advocacy.  The P&C have a paid position which has been successful in obtaining many grants for the school over the last 18 months.  The P&C have budgeted to source a loan that will fund a new building that will be used as a multi purpose building for the school and be the home of After School Care.  Further discussion will be had at upcoming meetings regarding this and future projects.  Many of the projects on the above list have been carried out following the schools master plan, which was established and implemented in 2006. 

We hope that this insert gives our school community a good understanding of where your fundraising efforts have assisted your children’s education.

Phil Langley                                                 Pat Murphy
Vice President of  P&C                                  Principal