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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 1 Week 7 - 14th March 2025
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No 4.
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In this issue
Diary Dates
March 14th -Assembly 2.10pm, Dance Till You Drop 17th – NAPLAN – all week 18th –Festival Choir to MHS, Dance Till You Drop 24th –PUPIL FREE DAY 25th- Parent/Teacher Interviews all Week, Dance Till You Drop 28th - SAPSASA Athletics Carnival, Dance Till You Drop April 1st - Parent/Teacher Interviews all Week Dance Till You Drop, 4th- Dance Till You Drop, Assembly 2.10pm 11th- Last Day of Term 1, 2.00pm Dismissal Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 12th Mar – Tue 18th Mar Arrym K, Lilly I, Olive H-Z Wed 19th Mar – Tue 25th Mar Lisa R, Sofia G, Mia N-C Wed 26th Mar – Tue 1st Apr Tania S, Ekas P, Aradhya K Please arrive by 8.25am |
Angus Wins Sports Day 2025
Congratulations to team Angus for making it a back to back victory after also winning last year. The final scores were
Thursday 6th March was a fun filled day. 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 the Team Captains and Vice Captains encouraged students to join in team chants and play with enthusiasm, fairness and positive sporting skills. Thanks to Mr Gehling and the Sports Day Committee for all their planning and hard work, to all the volunteers for helping on the BBQ, cake stall and in the canteen, and to everyone for participating so well, especially family members who supported the day. Tips for Parents to help their Children with Maths
Parents can support their child’s maths development at home in a variety of ways without being a ‘maths teacher.’ To encourage your child:
1. Make maths fun: Incorporate maths into everyday activities, such as cooking, shopping, and games. This will help children see the practical side of maths and make it more interesting. 2. Practice regularly: Encourage your child to practice maths regularly using online resources, or games. There are sites your child’s teacher recommends. Regular practice will help build their maths skills and confidence. 3. Provide a quiet and organised workspace: Ensure that your child has a quiet and organised space to work on maths problems. This will help them stay focused and minimize distractions. 4. Use visuals: Use visuals such as diagrams, graphs, and pictures to help your child understand maths concepts. This can make abstract concepts more concrete and easier to comprehend. 5. Ask questions: Ask your child questions about their maths homework or concepts they are learning in class. This will help them think critically and develop a deeper understanding of maths. 6. Encourage questions: Encourage your child to ask questions about maths. This will help them clarify their understanding of concepts and overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing. 7. Celebrate progress: Celebrate your child's progress in maths. This can be done through small rewards or praise for their hard work and achievements. Remember that every child learns at a different pace, so it is important to be patient and provide support that matches their level of understanding. 
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Canteen ROSTERTuesday 18th Annabella, Cassidy
Wednesday 19th Deb M, Erin M Thursday 20th Jess C, Kristen V Friday 21st Carol H-L Tuesday 25th Olive, Rin Wednesday 26th Tui Thursday 27th Tui, Deneice Friday 28th Chris G Photo Permissions
If you have selected Limited consent on the photo permission form, please note that your child will not be in any photos including school class photos (MSP Photographers), newsletter etc. If you have selected limited consent and would like to change your child’s permission, please come into the office to amend the form. We will not be making any further contact with parents/caregivers to amend permissions, as the onus to do so remains with the parent/caregiver. 
Parent/Teacher Interviews face-to-face for our classes will be held in Week 9 and 10
Tuesday 25th March – Friday 4th April Visit the website below for bookings and timeslots. Please book as soon as possible. For parents that do not have internet access, bookings can be made at the front office. Face-to-face interviews are strictly 10 minutes and spaces are limited. If there are no suitable times, please contact the classroom teacher to make alternative arrangements. https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/yt9zv 
13 swimmers from Ardtornish attended the Tea Tree Gully Sapsasa Swimming Carnival last week. There was a great atmosphere with parents supporting our swimmers.
All of our swimmers gave a fantastic effort and demonstrated good listening, organisation and teamwork. Some special mentions and ribbon placed swimmers: Max J - second in the 50m Freestyle and second in the 50m Backstroke Lillada - Second in the 50m Freestyle, second in the 50m Breastroke and fourth in the 50m Backstroke Georgia M - third in the 50m Backstroke Olivia B - third in the 50m Breaststroke Riley M - fourth in the 50m Breastroke It is great to see the swimmer numbers increasing and more students interested in swimming for our school. Keep working on your lap swimming if you would like to represent our school in the future. 
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The Ardtornish Pedal Prix team (Ardrocket 2) kicked off the year with a bang at the Fast Cats Velodrome Day on Sunday, March 2nd. Despite the scorching heat, our team showed no signs of slowing down, diving into a full day of racing against secondary school students and adults in fast-paced laps around the Hansen Reserve Velodrome.
With 7 team veterans returning from last year and 3 enthusiastic rookies joining the ranks, they delivered an impressive performance across various heats, a Mini Pedal Prix, and Snapdragon races. Their hard work paid off, bringing home the first-place trophy in the Primary School Division! Now, the team is gearing up for their first 2025 Australian HPV Super Series race at The Bend Motorsport Park on May 17th. Fantastic effort already, team – keep that energy high and the fun levels even higher! 
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A big thank you to everyone who supported our Sports Day. We are delighted to share that, thanks to your help, we raised over $3,000. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
