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Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 2 Week 3 - 17th May 2019
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No 8.

In this issue

  • ​​​Investigations: Learning through play
  • Nut Aware Policy and Medication Plans
  • Excursion/Incursion Update
  • Canteen Roster
  • Advanced Life School Photos
  • Ardtornish Children’s Centre Update
  • Assembly
  • Pupil Free Day
  • Calm Kid Central
  • Parenting and Personal Development Training Sessions
  • Woolworths Earn and Learn Program
  • National Volunteer Week
  • What happens if your child has no lunch?
  • Vinnies Bin
  • Room 28 – Zoo Snooze

Diary Dates
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May
21st – Track & Field Metro
           Championship
24th – Room 19 Zoo Snooze
29th – Sports Portfolio Meeting 7pm
 
June
3rd – School Photos
4th - Group Photos
5th – Grounds Meeting 3.30pm
7th  - Assembly 10am
10th – Public Holiday
17th – Governing Council 7pm
18th – Parent Volunteer RAN           
           Sessions
           9am, 2pm, 6pm
19th – Narnu Farm Camp – Rooms  18 & 24

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Road Crossing
Monitors

Wed 29th May – Tues 4th June
Hannah L, Kayla T, Bella N
 
Wed 5th June – Tue 11th June
Aria E, Isabelle C, Asha D
 
Wed 12th June – Tue 18th June
Jordyn C, Maddison R, Erin M
 
 
 
Please arrive by 8.25am



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Investigations: Learning through Play

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In order to set up each child for success, we provide regular times throughout the week for students in Junior Primary classes to engage and learn through play in a variety of ways.

One method we use is called the “Walker Learning Approach.” This approach presents students with an intentional, play-based curriculum. The structure of Play based learning can be very flexible. For example in Room 5 students engage in ‘Walker Learning’ sessions 4 days each week. Within the learning environment, 9 learning centres provide children with an opportunity to engage in learning in a playful way.  The learning centres cover a broad range of interests and topics and pave the way for authentic development of key skills and concepts. 

The 9 learning centres are:  Maths Resource, Literacy Resource, Science and Nature, Role Play, Construction, Sensory, Tinkering, Collage and Reading.  In the setting up of these learning centres, children's interests are considered, contributing to their levels of engagement and enthusiasm for Investigations. 

The learning that takes place during Investigations forms the basis of the explicit teaching that the children engage with throughout the remainder of the school day.  The children learn through investigating skills, concepts and interacting with each other to explore and challenge their thinking.

 With research showing that the development of oral language is vital to a child’s literacy and numeracy skills, as well as their overall wellbeing, the Walker Learning Approach works at developing the whole child, academically, developmentally as well as socially and emotionally.
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Most importantly students love to engage in this approach, and its use supports their easy transition from the preschool environment into school.
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Nut Aware Policy and Medication Plans
 
Just a reminder to everyone that we are a nut aware school which means:  that you should send foods to school with your child that are free from nuts and nut products.  
Thankyou to those who have returned updated medication plans and medications. If your child no longer needs any medication please let the front office know so we can update our records. Otherwise please make sure all medications are given to the office with their updated medication plans. 




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Canteen ROSTER

Tuesday 21st                         Michele S             
Wednesday 22nd                  Mary-Anne R
Thursday 23rd                       Megan K, Emma S
Friday 24th                            Stacey C, Rhonda P, Emma S
                               
Tuesday 28th                         Michele S                             
Wednesday 29th                    Mary-Anne R       
Thursday 30th                        Nicole H, Emma S
Friday 31st                             Josie D, Kellie F, Emma S
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School Photos Date: 3/06/2019 – Group Photos 4/6/19
 
ONLINE ORDER CODE: 4M3 KGD 8R2
Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=4M3KGD8R2
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Dear Parents,
School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using the envelope. (Envelopes will arrive at school shortly and will then be handed out.)

Important Information:
· School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school*
Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now
Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day
Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken.
Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)
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*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography.  A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school.
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Ardtornish Primary School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at- enquiries@advancedlife.com.au
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Parenting and Personal Development training sessions
 
Upcoming trainings opportunities towards parenting & personal development.
                                                                                               
For more information or to register please go to the LCC website Course Calendar page: Click the link below
 
https://www.lccare.org.au/courses-and-workshops/course-calendar/
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Term 2 Program
To book and for up to date information about these and more sessions, call 82649828, drop into the Children’s Centre or see our Facebook Page.  
Join us for a Safe Walk to School 8am sharp from the corner of Gifford
Avenue and Tolley Road on Wed 22 & Thurs 23 May
  • Baby Playgroup on Monday and Thursday mornings,
  • Positive Parenting Program (three Thursday evenings from 30 May),
  • Twilight Play – A Walk in the Dark Wednesday 12 June from 5:30pm
  • Secrets of Raising Beautifully Behaved Children, the webcast will be available for viewing at the centre on Friday 31 May from 9am (register yourself to view at home).  
​Make you own wax wrap – a reusable, plastic wrap alternative and some
biodegradable house cleaner Thursday 23 May from 1:45pm for 90mins
– we now have a bounty of jars for to take-away cleaner
Coffee Mornings - school assembly Fridays in weeks 6 & 10
Justin Coulson’s 21 Days to Happier Families on-line course is free for
families at Ardtornish.
 
Kindy Enrolments for 2020
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We already have many expressions of interest for 2020 – if you or someone you know locally wanting a place at the Ardtornish Children’s Centre Kindy next year – best to drop in for a visit soon. 
 
John Buckell
Community Development Coordinator
82649828, 0409984495 or email john.buckell@sa.gov.au

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Recognising those who give a little and change a lot. National Volunteers Week kicks off Monday 20st May to recognise and thank more than 25,000 volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to help out in schools, preschools and children centres.
 
 
Ardtornish Primary School will be having a morning tea to thank all of our wonderful volunteers on Wednesday 3rd July, invitations will be sent out shortly.
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Room 28’s Zoo Snooze

Riley & Lachlan
We loved sleeping at the zoo and the night walk was awesome. There were cheeky possums stealing the zoo animals’ food at night.  
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​Xavier
I got to see the pandas. I loved going on a night walk when the zoo was closed. I saw heaps of bats in the zoo at night. 
​Brody
I loved the night walk because I got to see what the animals do at night. I saw the meerkats being silly at night.  
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​Lalita
I got to see how the Zoo Keepers feed the animals and we fed the meerkats. We saw a lizard that can cut its tail off then grow it back.  
​Mikaela
I loved seeing the penguins because they are my favourite. The person that was feeding them while we were watching was very good at explaining interesting facts. 
​Troy
I liked seeing the skeletons in the education centre. I loved the scary big teeth.
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