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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 1 Week 11 - 12th April 2024
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No 6
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In this issue
Diary Dates
April 12th – Last Day Term 1 29th – Term 2 Begins May 6th- Finance Meeting 3.15pm 8th- School Photos 9th- Group Photos 10th- SAPSASA Cross Country 16th- PUPIL FREE DAY 18th- Pedal Prix – The Bend 24th- SAPSASA Soccer Carnival Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 10th April – Friday 12th April & Mon 29th - Tue 30th April Hector H, Max J, Daniel P Wed 1st May – Tue 7th May Abbie G, Molly W, Taylor C Wed 8th May – Tue 14th May Amari S, Annabella R, Emily M Please arrive by 8.25am |
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
The Department for Education Child protection in schools, early childhood education and care services policy states that ‘all children and young people in the department’s preschools and schools will access the approved child protection curriculum’.
The KS: CPC teaches children and young people to recognise abuse, tell a trusted adult, understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching and ways of keeping themselves safe. ThemesThe curriculum is based on two main themes which are presented through topics and activities.
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Canteen ROSTERTuesday 30th Aidan/Ryan
Wednesday 1st Deb M Thursday 2nd Deneise P, Tui M Friday 3rd Lisa M, Bianca Tuesday 7th Jordan/Ollie Wednesday 8th Robyn C Thursday 9th Anna Mc, Kristen V Friday 10th Victoria, Sheridan Can you help in the canteen?
The canteen are looking for volunteers to help. If you are able to spare anytime please contact the front office on 82648099. 
Thank you to Modbury Bunnings
The children in room 22 have been caring for their own herb garden. The reception children take turns watering and weeding and the herbs are growing very well. We would like to extend a big thank you to Mercedes Savelli, the Activities Organiser at Bunnings Modbury for donating plants, soil and watering cans. 
Pancake Day
Pancake Day was a total blast! We had the most delicious pancakes ever, served by the SRC, parent volunteers and helpers from room 6. We loved serving pancakes to all the students and kept our space tidy and clean. The money was donated to UnitingCare who come out to support our community occasionally. Some of us helped mix the batter for the pancakes, getting messy was lots of fun. We raised approximately $1000. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped us to make Pancake Day possible. Our parent volunteers, Paul and Mandy were all phenomenal, without you we wouldn’t have been able to cook and serve over 800 pancakes! And lastly a big thank you to the students for supporting UnitingCare by ordering a pancake or two. Did you enjoy Pancake Day? We did! Written by Sovereign and Harveen. 
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Reminder: School Fees are due at the end of this term 12/4/24. Thank you to the families who have paid their fees, organised payment plans or applied for school card. If you are unable to pay your fees by the due date, please contact Cathy Manser by phone 8264 8099 or via email [email protected] to discuss your options.
FACE Committee News
Thank you to all the families who responded to our parent survey. Based on the feedback provided, for 2024 we will not be running the Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls. We are working on some different fundraising options so watch this space. Did you know that when you purchase the Entertainment Book you can also support Ardtornish Primary School? Select Ardtornish Primary School during your purchase and 20% of your Membership fee will be donated to the school. Just click on this link for more information. https://www.entertainment.com.au 
Sammy D Presentation
On the 26 of March, Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation came to speak to our school about how much one punch can do. He also spoke to us about the story behind why the Sammy D Foundation started. He also talked about how one soft punch ended his own son’s, Sam Davis's life, and ruined the lives of many other family and friends. After the presentation, Neil split us up into groups. We were then asked some questions including what we would do if we were in this position. Neil explained to us the purpose of the Sammy D foundation, he said that the reason behind the Sammy D foundation is that he doesn't want this to happen to anyone else. Remember if there looks like there might be trouble, walk away and get help. Also, try to talk your mates out of acting violently. Written by Elijah Waldron and Oliver Hall 
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On Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of April, the year 5 students of room 4 and room 28 teamed up to go to camp together. We rode on the bus for about 1 and a half hours, and finally arrived at Wirraway homestead. We enjoyed and experienced lots of fun activities, such as horse riding and grooming, sheep herding, a bushwalk, the amazing race, and even archery! We met lots of farm animals, and learned all of their names. There was Wattle, Hiccup, Delta, Ruby and many more. We had a delicious dinner including lasagne and a chocolate brownie for dessert. We had such a great time on Camp!
By Lia Mewett – Room 4
Camp is a fun place to be with nature like trees and bushes. There were different dorms, the girls in one dorm and the boys were in the other dorm. There were east dorms and west dorms for both the boys and girls. The first thing we did was sheep herding. I was in group 3; group 1 also came with us to do sheep herding as well. The instructors told us to get the sheep out of the pen then get them around the broken barrels then back into the pen. It was really hard to get the sheep out of the pen, the challenges were getting harder and harder with so many sheep, like 7 or 8. It was so hot and it was also super fun. If you go there again, please take me. it is fun fun fun!!!.
If you're wondering what group 2, the other team was doing, they were horse riding. I felt jealous but we had archery next. Harry G hit the target and I hit a target but it bounced away. I was so sad but I was proud of myself for trying, then after that we had some dinner.
By Armaan Singh – Room 28
