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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 2 Week 3 - 17th May 2019
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No 8.
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In this issue
Diary Dates
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 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 |
Investigations: Learning through Play
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. Most importantly students love to engage in this approach, and its use supports their easy transition from the preschool environment into school. 
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. |
Canteen ROSTERTuesday 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 
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 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) *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- [email protected] 
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
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 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 [email protected] 
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
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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. 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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