Welcome to the Auburn Primary School web site. You'll find lots of information about our school in the pages here. There is also a Private section, that is relevant for current members of the school community, accessible only by password. If you are not yet a member of our school community and are interested in joining us, please contact the school office for an appointment.
As I write this, on a wet and blustery Sunday afternoon, I hope all the Auburn mothers are enjoying their special day, and are touched by the special gifts presented to them. The children put such loving care into each card and gift, well supported by teachers and very generous mums and dads who gave up their time to assist in their creations. Many thanks too, to Tracy McCabe and Diana Barnett who organised such an amazing evening for the Mothers’ Day Mystery Dinner – a fabulous evening was had by all who attended.
Mothers’ Day can be tinged by a range of emotions from pride and happiness to guilt and sadness. I’ve included two different perspectives of a mother’s role here. One, the YouTube clip, captures the busyness of being a mum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nem0bkErGVY
The other, a poem that lives on my fridge door, gives a different perspective.
Happy Mother’s Day!
IF I HAD MY CHILD TO RAISE ALL OVER AGAIN
If I had my child to raise all over again
I’d build self esteem first and the house later
I’d finger paint more and point the finger less
I would do less correcting and more connecting
I’d take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites
I’d stop playing serious and seriously play
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars
I’d do more hugging and less tugging
I’d see the oak in the acorn more often
I would be firm less often and affirm much more
I’d model less about the love of power and more about the power of love.
Diane Loomans
A date for your calendar: during Education Week, on Wednesday, May 23rd, we will be having an open morning (9:00 - 11:00) for prospective families. In the evening, from 7:00 - 8:00 parents are invited to bring their child and come along to the school, where chidlren will be working on a learning project in their Connect Groups. The aim is to show parents how learning is developmentally extended across a range of ability levels and skill sets. This approach is also taken in your child's classroom, every day - though not usually with students from Prep - Year 6 in the same group. This evening will also give parents an opportunity to watch our Year 5/6 leaders in action and meet the other children in your child's Connect Group (and their parents). Mark the date in your diary now!
If you are interested in keeping up with our progress as we move towards master planning, go here, to find the latest news!
The schematic design images can be found here.
Enrolment forms for our extra-curricular offerings - drama, chess, hip hop and funk dancing, instrumental music and fine arts each term are available here.
Click here to view notices, all term activities calendars, extra curricula activities enrolment forms and newsletter archives.
OSHClub information about enrolments, government rebate entitlements etc is available here.
This is a useful site in terms of health and well being http://www.physicalasanything.com/
Cyber bullying information is available here.
Check out how our solar panels are reducing our envirnomental impact!
Term dates for Victorian schools are available here.
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Getting kids to school ON TIME!
Missing a few minutes each day may not seem like a big deal but your child may be missing more than you realise if he or she is continually late.
“Come on Jack! Get a move on. School starts in ten minutes and you’re not even dressed yet!”
If this scenario sounds familiar then you are not alone. Anecdotal evidence suggests that getting children to school or pre school on time can be one of the most difficult tasks for parents. Missing a few minutes each day may not seem like a big deal but your child may be missing more than you realise if he or she is continually late.
