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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 1 Week 5 - 26th February 2021
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No 3
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In this issue
Diary Dates
March 4th – Sports Day 5th – PUPIL FREE DAY 8th – Adelaide Cup 9th – 11th - Rm 9 & 10 Aquatic Camp 17th – Hunch Back of Notre Dame F- Yr6 April 2nd – Good Friday 5th – Easter Monday 8th – Assembly 9th – Last Day of Term 1 Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 3rd Mar – Tue 9th Mar Maddison H, India S, Siana D Wed 10th Mar – Tue 16th Mar Jakob P, Zac S, Hugo H Wed 17th Mar – Tue 23rd Mar Jude H, Tate W, Keira C Please arrive by 8.25am |
The SRC Executive: Our Student Leaders
Left to Right: Isabelle C, Jess F, Charli H, Gargee V, Cooper T, Zara W, Lily D Jasmine G, Tess N & Hayden P
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ten students who form the SRC Executive are important leaders in our school. They bring skills, talents, commitment and ideas to the task of promoting the voice of all students F-7. This week they undertook training to learn more about Leadership skills, improvement processes and team work. During this training the students reflected on what they wanted to achieve over the year. They focussed on how they could improve the physical, social, interpersonal and learning environment at Ardtornish. Watching these students interact and discuss their role was inspiring as they are so committed to identifying how to make our school a better place to be. To become a member of the executive group, students in years 6/7 write an application for the position. In their submission they must present evidence to show that they have the qualities necessary to be effective representatives. The selected executive members are responsible for running SRC meetings three times a term, and planning and managing the SRC’s work. Classroom representatives are elected to attend the SRC meetings by their classmates because they display positive leadership qualities and a willingness to contribute to the school and community. They share class views, present ideas and strategies to improve life and learning at Ardtornish and often raise funds to support charities. Student voice ensures that students have input into our school’s processes and procedures and experience how a democracy works. Only one adult per family can be permitted as a spectator on Sports Day. Unfortunately, after taking into account the COVID guidelines and the fact that this year the whole school is restricted to running sports day on a single oval, instead of the usual 2, we are required to restrict adult spectators to one per family if we are to be COVID compliant. Even with only one adult attending for each family, we could still potentially have 414 additional people joining the 570 students and staff taking us to around 1000 individuals. Hence we are requesting that only one adult, per family, attend at any given time. Younger children are welcome to accompany you. We know this may be disappointing, but both parents, or a grandparent etc., can still attend on the day if they roster themselves to visit at different times, so we do not have a crowded venue. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. 
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Canteen RosterTuesday 2nd Michele S
Wednesday 3rd Mary-Anne R Thursday 4th Sports Day (Tui M, Deneice P, Natasha H, Ling C, Rhonda P, Emma J Friday 5th PUPIL FREE DAY Tuesday 9th Michele S Wednesday 10th Mary-Anne R Thursday 11th Irina Mc, Emma J Friday 12th Jenni F, Wei-Wei R, Ling C, Natasha H 
ATTENDANCE
Thursday 4th March is an official school day and children will be expected to attend school unless, of course, they are unwell. ARRIVAL· School yard supervision begins at 8.35am. · Children need to be at school prior to the bell at 8.50am. · 8.50am - class rolls and other administrative tasks are undertaken. We ask that parents wait outside the room during this time to assist us in settling the children. Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents are required to scan the QR code for Covid check in. These have been placed all around the school. If you need to sign in on the paper version, please come to the front office to sign in. . Class teachers will take the children to the basketball courts and assemble them by 9.00am for Health Hustle & War Cry. Students in Years 3 to 7 remain at school on Sports day until 3.00pm to support other members of their house team. Foundation to Year 2 students may be taken home once their activities are finished. Supervision will be available for all students until 3.00pm. Parents must notify the Class Teacher if they intend to collect their child early and sign them out. CLASS ORGANISATION Please do not return library books or home reading books, there will be no student Commonwealth Banking on this day. CLOTHING Children must wear their hats and suitable running shoes. No tank tops. TEAM COLOURS Please ensure your child is wearing house team colours. If not they need to wear school uniform. 
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The latest from the Ardtornish Children's Centre
Covid precautions persist and bookings are essential for all current activities at the Children’s Centre Call Jo on 8264 9828 or call/sms John on 0409 984 495, if you want more information or message via our Facebook page where all program updates are posted. Regards, John Buckell Community Development Coordinator 82649828, 0409984495 or email [email protected] 
Remember every time you come onto school grounds you need to scan the QR code and check-in.
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What a great camp experience Arbury Park was, it was packed with 3 days of hiking, orienteering, searching for evidence, team activities, shelter building and so much more.
Then after tea and showers we finished off our days with a movie night and quiz night. The great social qualities, manners, behaviour and positive attitudes from all the Ardtornish students were noticed by all and made 2021 camp absolutely brilliant
Then after tea and showers we finished off our days with a movie night and quiz night. The great social qualities, manners, behaviour and positive attitudes from all the Ardtornish students were noticed by all and made 2021 camp absolutely brilliant
