Clothing Store
The clothing store operated by the Parents’ and Citizens’ Association sells new shirts, shorts, hats, jumpers and track suit pants as well as second-hand dresses, shirts, shorts and jumpers.
It also sells the school’s backpack, swimming caps, swimming, library, homework and chair bags.
Hours of operation:
The Clothing Store is open: -
Friday before the start of the school year 9.30am to 11.30am
First week of school every day 8.30am to 9.30am
Normal hours of operation Monday/Tuesday 8.30am to 9.15am
Phone contact 3858 4721
Edible Garden
The Edible Garden at Ashgrove State School is an initiative to give children exposure to gardening, planting and tasting the produce.
Children prepare the soil, plant the seeds, nurture the plants, harvest the produce, cook, taste, and share the food. They are involved in the whole cycle from seed to table. This concept falls under the ‘Eat Well Be Active’ program. All year levels have the opportunity to be involved in the garden. Different aspects of the garden are used in the school curriculum.
A paid gardener plans the program before the children, teachers and volunteers arrive. Funding was firstly established through a government grant. Ongoing funds are needed throughout the year to keep the garden alive, viable, and for the employment of a gardener and possibly a cook. Volunteers are needed to assist the gardener and children.
Excellence Fund
The school P & C Association supports an Excellence Fund to assist parents with sport costs when students are selected to compete in their chosen field at a Regional level or equivalent. The intention is to provide recognition for significant achievement and assist in offsetting some of the costs incurred particularly where travel is involved. This monetary amount is dependent on the destination of the student’s activity and is available by application to the P & C. (See application form on page 25) Applications will only be considered for those students whose parents have paid the P & C contribution and/or those parents who contribute to the school community through working voluntarily throughout the school.
Music Support Group
The school offers all children classroom music. This is extended by way of choirs and recorder ensembles. Instrumental music is offered in strings from Year 3, and woodwind, brass and percussion from Year 5. A recently formed parent support group assists in the provision and promotion of all of the school music programs by hiring uniforms for performances.
Parents' and Citizens' Association
Meetings of the Ashgrove State School Parents’ and Citizens’ Association are held in the school staffroom at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise advised through the school newsletter. All parents are invited to become members of the P and C, are warmly welcomed at the meetings and encouraged to become actively involved in the school.
Meetings provide a forum for discussion of various issues related to the school, its students and curriculum. The P and C Association fulfil a major role in the school through fundraising activities which are also important social events. The annual fete is our major fundraiser and other smaller fundraising activities are also organised for the benefit of the school and the school community. The P and C Association also provide services such as the tuckshop, clothing store, a sport sub-committee and an IT sub-committee.
School Council
Ashgrove State School has an elected School Council of 12 members with equal representation of staff and parents. The School Council is closely involved in developing the strategic direction of the school, advising on matters of policy, monitoring progress towards agreed goals and reporting these to the school community and Education Queensland.
The School Council is responsible for approving the school’s strategic direction as set out in the Annual Operation Plan and Budget.
Shady Ladies
This is a group of gardening enthusiasts who look after the school shade house, providing plants to enhance the indoor and outdoor school environment. Plants are propagated for sale to the school community and also for sale at the Fete. Plants, cuttings and assistance are always welcome.
Swimming Club
Ashgrove State School has an Amateur Swimming Club, known as the "Ashgrove Aces". Club nights are held each Monday night, commencing at 6.15pm for Terms 4 and 1, excluding Christmas Holidays. Club night is a fantastic opportunity for children to develop their swimming and competition skills in a relaxed, non-threatening environment. All strokes are offered each night and children are able to elect which events they would like to participate in. The Club is strongly involved in inter-club Carnivals, Brisbane Swimming Association and Queensland Swimming Association meets.
"Ashgrove Aces" has an excellent tradition in competition and achievements and it is continually producing members who achieve at State Level.
Come along and join the activities of the Club. All enquires are to be directed to "Ashgrove Aces" on 3366 6020. An answering machine is available when personnel are not available.
Our pool offers the School community an excellent facility for both the School and the Club. It is a 25m pool, heated when required to optimum temperature, to maximise its potential as a teaching pool all year round.
Swimming Lessons
The swimming pool is leased to Aquatic Wonders, a professional, accredited coaching team, who conduct Learn to Swim and Squad Coaching lessons. The Swimming Lessons are organised for all levels from Learn to Swim, Stroke Correction, Encouragement, Development, Improvement, Competitive, Fitness and Adult lessons.
All enquires are to be directed to, Aquatic Wonders, 3300 4174 or 0418 775 804. Email: pacports@bigpond.net.au.
Tuckshop
The school tuckshop provides a healthy, well-balanced menu at affordable prices. A paid convenor and volunteers run the tuckshop. It is open 8.00am to 2:00pm daily. A Tuckshop Committee manages decision-making under the direction of the school P&C.
Volunteers are an important and integral part of tuckshop operations. Assistance with the preparation and service of food means that costs and prices are minimised. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help as part of a small team. The roster of available days is kept at the tuckshop. Volunteers are asked to assist on a monthly basis.
Families who are unable to help on roster but wish to support the tuckshop can make donations of food items, consumables or cash. The donation roster is coordinated at the tuckshop by the convenor.
Children ordering tuckshop need separate bags for morning tea and lunch. Enclosing the correct money amount is always appreciated! Details of how to write the order on the bag are listed on the reverse side of the menu. Menus are sent home with every child at the beginning of each year. They are also available at the tuckshop anytime.
The tuckshop committee encourages the whole school community to enjoy what the tuckshop has to offer. For the children this means learning about choices, making decisions and paying for their chosen food. For parents it is a chance to socialise with other members of the school community and observe their children during the school day.
On Friday from 2:30pm-3:30pm the tuckshop also operates what is known as the Ashgrove Café. The Tuckshop Committee manages the Café with help from a rostered class each week. Assistance is sought from the parents of the rostered class to serve. Every class is rostered twice a year. The Café provides a great end of week opportunity for parents and children to relax and socialise.
To obtain further information or offer assistance in any way please call into the tuckshop or phone the convenor on 3858 4718.