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Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 1 Week 1 - Friday 3rd February 2023
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No 1

In this Issue

  • Mrs Hall - Student Wellbeing Leader and Autism Inclusion Teacher 2023
  • Safety around schools
  • Canteen Roster
  • Return Library Books
  • In Memory of Cherie Kerin (Thompson)
  • Safer Internet Day
  • Chromebook User Agreement
  • Acquaintance Night & AGM

Diary Dates
February
7th – Norwood Pool - Rm’s 4/6/8
24th – Yr 5/6 Softball Carnival
 
March
3rd – Swimming Carnival
9th  – Sports Day
 
June
26th – JP Swimming Week
 
July
31st – Yrs 3-5 Swimming Week

Road Crossing
Monitors

 
Wed 1st Feb - Tue 7th Feb
Oscar P, Caleb B, Lennex F
 
Wed 8th Feb – Tue 14th Feb
Agam S, Edward H, Alistair A
 
Wed 15th Feb – Tue 21st Feb
Brodie G, Lucas M, Nathaniel B
 
Please arrive by 8.25am

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Promoting and safeguarding wellbeing


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through the work of Nat Hall, our Student Wellbeing Leader and Autism Inclusion Teacher
 
Working in my roles on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I support students, parents, carers, teachers and the wider school community to promote and safeguard wellbeing.
Our school values include being kind, showing respect and bouncing back. All these values need to be proactively taught so students interact more positively, understand other’s perspectives and have the ability to resolve issues related to interpersonal conflict.
Students are all at different stages of development and require our support and encouragement to handle life’s challenges in a positive manner.
If students are experiencing difficulties with the following I am here to listen and help with:
  • Friendship problems
  • Anxiety
  • Family concerns
  • Bullying & Cyberbullying
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Managing anger and self-regulation
  • Yard problems
  • Feeling sad and or alone
  • Anything else which might make you feel out of sorts and not quite yourself

 
Additional to my role as Student Wellbeing Leader I am also the Autism Inclusion Teacher.
In this role I will:
  • Engage in training and development to build my knowledge and understanding around teaching autistic children and young people
  • Join a network of Autism Inclusion Teachers across our partnership schools
  • Work with classroom teachers and students to implement strategies into classrooms which assist autistic students to achieve their best
  • Use best teaching practices when working with students with autism
Students can contact me by:
  • Coming to see me in person – In the office on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays, or in Room 6 on Friday.
  • By Email, using the email addresses at the bottom of this page
  • Filling out a support form and delivering to me via a teacher or the front office
 
Raising children and the concerns students bring home can be challenging. I am here to support you by working to find the best possible options for additional support. Parents and caregivers can contact me through the school by calling through the front office or sending me an email.
Parents and the wider community can contact me by:
  • Phoning the school 8264 8099
  • Sending a text message on our text only number 0447 467 152
  • Send an email to our school dl.1540.info@schools.sa.edu.au or my personal email natalie.hall505@schools.sa.edu.au
Feel free to get in touch with me if problems arise that you may want support to address.
Remember, you are not alone.
Mrs Hall



Canteen ROSTER

Tuesday 7th                              Jenni F
Wednesday 8th                        Deborah M, Jenni F
Thursday 9th                            Chris G, Michele S
Friday 10th                               Diane B, Tui M, Deneice P
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Tuesday 14th                            Michele S
Wednesday 15th                      Robyn S, Michele S
Thursday 16th                          Anna M, Michele S
Friday 17th                               Sharon D, Lisa M, Jenni F
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​Building strong links between home and school begins at Acquaintance Night. Knowing more about school and classroom programs provides caregivers with opportunities to encourage their children to engage more fully with school. Hence your attendance at this year’s Acquaintance Night is greatly appreciated by all staff.
In their sessions staff will provide you with an overview of their classroom program and some of the learning practices your children will engage in. They also explain and answer questions about classroom organisation and routines.
Please come along and hear from your child’s teacher, even if they have been in the class before, as programs and routines change from year to year.
If you are unable to visit on the night please be aware that staff can make appointments with parents to talk about a student’s achievement, at any time, to ensure that the school and home partnership is strengthened.
Teachers will run two sessions on Acquaintance Night. Session 1 will be from 6:00 – 6:45 and Session 2 from 7:00 – 7:45
By completing the online booking form by clicking the following link www.schoolinterviews.com.au
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The Library, Gym, Science, Japanese and Music Rooms will be open from 6.30-7.30pm on Acquaintance Night. Please feel free to drop by and find out what your children are learning.

Annual General Meeting in the Library - 8.00pm Tuesday 7th February

Child Supervision for Acquaintance Night and the AGM -  Children do not attend these meetings and should remain home. However, to support your attendance at Acquaintance Night/AGM, we offer supervision of school aged students in the Library, and then the Computer Room for the AGM, if you are unable to make alternative arrangements for their supervision. Children cannot be left to play in the yard unsupervised. Parents will need to use the online form to book in their child in and on the night sign them in and out of care. 

Bookings for child care for children over 4 years old
 
To book your child into care please go to the following link https://forms.gle/zpMXZUoCHesv3e4D8

 

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