Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 1 Week 7 - 12th March 2021
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No 21

In this issue

  • From the Principal – Newman Wins Sports Day, 3 way conferences, Nat Hall our Student Wellbeing Leader
  • Excursion/Incursion Update
  • Canteen Roster
  • Covid Safe Check-In
  • Volunteer Ran Training
  • Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
  • Saverplus
  • Charles Campbell Open Night
  • Creation not Devastation
  • Ardtornish Children’s Centre Update
  • Reminder – Watch speed around school
  • No Dogs Allowed
  • Sports Day Photos
Diary Dates

March
17th – Hunch Back of Notre Dame  
          F- Yr 6
19th - Assembly
22nd - School Interviews begin
 
April
2nd – Good Friday
5th – Easter Monday
8th – Assembly
9th – Last Day of Term 1, 2pm
         Dismissal
27th – First Day Term 2
30th – Boys Footy Carnival
 

Road Crossing
Monitors
 
Wed 17th Mar – Tue 23rd Mar
Jude H, Tate W, Keira C
 
Wed 24th Mar – Tue 30th Mar
Gargee V, Isabelle C, Maddison J
 
Wed 31st Mar – Tue 6th April
Gemma R, Avara E, Lara B
 
Please arrive by 8.25am

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Newman Wins Sports Day 2021

Pictured: Jasmine with the Captains: Alanna and
Rhys - who won the day with his caber toss!
Sports Day on Thursday 4th March, Newman won after eight years. Students and families joined in the spirit of the occasion and dressed in team colours to bring a sense of joy and celebration to the proceedings as Captains encouraged students to join in war cries and play with enthusiasm, fairness and positive sporting skills. Thanks to everyone for participating so well and to all family members who complied with the COVID restriction of one family member at a time. 

Changes to “3 Way Conferences” in 2021

Lalita, Ella, Ben and Mitchell preparing for their pre-meeting reflection
An outcome of a recent review of our “3 Way Conference” procedure was a recommendation that “Students from F-2 no longer attend meetings,” as parents and staff were reporting that students at these ages were usually not ready to engage in goal setting and discussions about their learning and that their presence often distracted from parents and teachers sharing information, rather than enhancing the process.
 
Therefore this year parents with students in:
F-2 are invited to come without their children to the teacher / parent conference.
Yrs 3-7 will have 3 way meetings with their child as usual. (except Yr 3’s in rooms 3&4)
 
Yr 3 - 7 Students who are present at these conferences have an opportunity to increase their involvement in their learning and become more aware of how parents and the school can work together to support them, as all parties jointly review their progress and set goals.
Interviews will be held starting from Monday 22nd March.
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Mrs Nat Hall becomes our Student Wellbeing Leader
This year Natalie Hall, year 6/7 teacher with counselling experience, has been appointed as our school’s Student Wellbeing Leader. In this role she will be working in partnership with students, parents and carers, educators and the wider community to promote and safeguard student wellbeing and optimise learning by:
  • Working with the school community to increase student attendance and engage students in their learning at school. 
  • Educating and coaching students to manage their relationships with their peers, teachers and families.
  • Providing support following a crisis.
  • Working in partnership with school based and external agencies to provide wellbeing support to students
Starting in Week 8 of this term she will be available on Wednesdays and Thursdays to provide support for students, parents and teachers around wellbeing.  Please contact her through the school.  Her contact details are email: [email protected]  Phone: 82648099 

Canteen Roster

​Tuesday 16th                         Michele S             
Wednesday 17th                    Mary-Anne R                       
Thursday 18th                        Tui M, Deneice P
Friday 19th                             Rhonda P, Emma J 
                                                                                         
Tuesday 23rd                         Michele S
Wednesday 24th                    Mary-Anne R
Thursday 25th                        Ling C, Chris G
Friday 26th                             Natasha H, Kellie F, Jenni F
​Remember every time you come onto school grounds you need to scan the QR code and check-in.
The latest from the Ardtornish Children's Centre
Covid precautions persist and bookings are essential for all current activities at the Children's Centre.
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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.
 
The Ardtornish Playgroup has vacancies on Fridays and the opportunity for new groups to start other mornings of the week. Call to find out more.
 
Regards, John Buckell
Community Development Coordinator
82649828, 0409984495 or email [email protected]
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You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time, and change your interviews – until the bookings close on Monday 22nd March 9am. (Please Note- the interviews for Foundation – Yr 2 and Yr 3 students in rooms 3 & 4 will be parent/teacher only.)
Reminder – Please watch your speed when driving around school and the school crossing, be mindful of children around the school zone.

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