Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 1 Week 9 - 26th March 2021
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No 5

In this issue

  • ​Celebrating Harmony Week and Taking a Strong Stand Against Bullying
  • Excursion/Incursion Update
  • Canteen Roster
  • Entertainment Book
  • Pancake Day at Ardtornish
  • Grasshopper Soccer
  • Banksia Markets
  • Kids Club – Trivia Night
  • Ardtornish Children’s Centre Update
  • Star of the Yard
Diary Dates
March
29th – 1st Parent/Teachers/Student Interviews
 
April
2nd – Good Friday
5th – Easter Monday
6th – Face 3.15pm
8th – Assembly
9th – Last Day of Term 1
26th – ANZAC DAY
27th – Term 2 Begins
30th – Boys Footy Carnival


Road Crossing
Monitors

Wed 31st Mar – Tue 6th April
Gemma R, Avara E, Lara B
 
Wed 7th April – Fri 9th April and Tue 27th April
Cody S, Dantae C, Sam K
 
Wed 28th April – Tue 4th May
Jade O, Kaylee R, Tilly-Rose P


​Please arrive by 8.25am

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​Celebrating Harmony Week and Taking a Strong Stand Against Bullying.

Harmony Week celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of Australia and promotes a tolerant and culturally diverse society. On March 19, students wore orange, cultural clothing, or casual clothing to signal we all belong and are different in our own way.
Students from Miss Ravlich’s and Ms McCurry’s classes presented an inspiring video about Harmony Day and National Day of Action at assembly. A drone image from their clip can be seen above.
Students also celebrated Harmony Week by participating in a giant game of chain chasey, displaying heart felt messages in classroom windows.
The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence was acknowledged by students displaying ‘Say No to Bullying’ posters in classroom windows.

Wellbeing - Staying Safe Online and Cyberbullying

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​Staying safe online is paramount to maintaining wellbeing and to make sure we are being kind to one another online.
There are alarming statistics showing one in five young people in Australia are being cyberbullied. Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person with the intent to hurt or intimidate them. 
This can include:
  • being socially excluded,
  • creating fake accounts in someone’s name,
  • humiliating someone online, spreading nasty rumours,
  • sharing photos of someone to make fun of them, being threatened,
  • or being abused online.
On Average only 55% of young people who are cyberbullied actively seek help.
It is very important to have conversations with young people about their behaviour online, what they are saying, sharing, and doing while online.
The eSafety Commissioner site has an abundance of information, webinars, and tips on how to have these conversations with your child to promote online safety.
Have a look! www.esafety.gov.au/parents
Stay safe online and encourage your child to talk through problems when they arise

Canteen Roster

Tuesday 30th                           Michele S
Wednesday 31st                      Mary-Anne R
Thursday 1st                            Yui M, Deneice P                    
Friday 2nd                                PUBLIC HOLIDAY
                                                                                         
Tuesday 6th                              Michele S
Wednesday 7th                        Mary-Anne R
Thursday 8th                            Ling C, Irina M
Friday 9th                                 Emma J, Jenni F (SUBWAY)    
Pancake Day at Ardtornish
Pancake Day is traditionally held on Shrove Tuesday, which fell on February 16 this year. At Ardtornish we merged this special day with our Harmony Week celebrations.
This year we raised an amazing $540 which will be donated to UnitingCare to help provide practical support to South Australians in need, including those without a home, people living with disabilities, vulnerable children and adults, older people, and families in crisis.
A huge thank you to all those who helped, our Pastoral Care Worker Tracey Cooper and Hope Valley Church Volunteers. We also could not have run this successful day without the help of our amazing SRC Executives, Paul Day, Mr G, Mary-Anne and our extra student, teacher and SSO helpers. Thank you!
Throughout week 8 it was inspiring to see our school community to not only raise money for a phenomenal organisation, but also remind us of being kind to one another and to respect our differences.
Well done Ardtornish, your light shone brightly! Keep up the great work.
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Mrs Hall
Student Wellbeing Leader

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