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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 2 Week 3 - 19th May 2023
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No 8
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In this issue
Diary Dates
May 20th – Dance Competition 25th - Soccer Carnival 26th - Zoo Snooze Rm 29, Soccer Carnival 27th – Reconcillation Week 31st - Sports Portfolio Mtg 7pm June 1st - SAPSASA Soccer 10th - State Finals Hip Hop & Cheer 12th - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 26th – JP Swimming Week July 7th – PUPIL FREE DAY 31st – Yrs 3-5 Swimming Week Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 24th May – Tue 30th May Caitlyn D, Sienna G, Alice E Wed 31st May – Tue 6th June Braxton M, Daniel P, Cooper F Wed 7th June – Tue 13th June Amelie C, Tayah G, Ruby C Please arrive by 8.25am |
Community Cooperation to Contain Covid
Pictured - Aiden, Chloe, Franklin and Sovereign take COVID precautions.
At present the school is experiencing a spike in covid cases and is taking action under the directions of the DfE Covid Response team. This team monitors the number of covid cases in schools and directs them to carry out a range of strategies to reduce the spread of the virus. This includes classroom closures if more than 10 children in a room have become infected. Classrooms remain closed for 2 or more days and students are required to remain home until they no longer show any symptoms. Hand sanitiser is available in all rooms and many children are choosing to wear masks they bring from home, even though this is not mandated. Staff members at Ardtornish have presently been directed to wear masks for two weeks because If a teacher contracts COVID it can be difficult to find a Temporary Relief Teacher to cover their class. We are also taking actions to minimise the chance of cross contamination between classes by cancelling excursions, assemblies, and our regular Read Write Inc sessions, so students limit their movement between rooms and are more frequently washing and disinfecting their hands. We are very appreciative of all parents who are closely monitoring the health of their children and keeping them home when they display any symptoms. Likewise, we appreciate parents wearing masks when they enter the school buildings. If you or your child has not had their COVID booster vaccinations consider doing so as the virus is still very active in our community. COVID-19 tests are available from the front office for students in classrooms that have more than 10 cases. The Chief Public Health Officer has approved updated guidance for management of COVID-19 in Educational Settings and is advising that the recovery and infectious period, is considered to be 5-7 days. SA Health strongly recommends that staff, students, and children with symptoms stay home becasue approximately 50% of COVID-19 cases will still be infectious at day 5. It is essential that parents check the Audiri App (formally Skoolbag) every day to see the latest updates from the school. If you have any problems loading this app on your smart phone you can ask for assistance from the school. The download is available HERE Student Mobile Phone Safety – Preventing Theft. Recently a number of students had mobile devices go missing from their bags. The school has a ‘Student Use of Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy’ that parents can read Here. This policy states that students need to store their devices in their bags, and recommends that the bags should be lockable or have a secure compartment. Some students unwisely let others know when they have a device at school and in their bags and then fail to make sure they are secure. Parents are advised to talk to their children about how to keep their devices safe and ensure that their children are provided with a bag which is lockable. 
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Recognising those who give a little and change a lot. National Volunteers Week kicks off Monday 15th 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 next month to thank all of our wonderful volunteers, invitations will be sent out shortly. (this may change depending on covid restrictions) 
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On Wednesday the 9th of May Room 17 and 18 went on camp to AFL Max. The students were very excited and luckily, we didn’t have too far to travel. The students were involved in a range of activities that were aimed developing their leadership skills as well as teaching them about healthy eating.
There were many challenges offered to the students and it was fantastic to see everyone give all the activities a go. The students were able to do rock climbing, trust games, use the trampolines as well as sleep out on the indoor AFL Oval.
The students left camp exhausted but had an absolute ‘ball’ of a time. They were also given their own AFL football to take home. We really appreciated the parent helpers who came along and joined in with the students.
There were many challenges offered to the students and it was fantastic to see everyone give all the activities a go. The students were able to do rock climbing, trust games, use the trampolines as well as sleep out on the indoor AFL Oval.
The students left camp exhausted but had an absolute ‘ball’ of a time. They were also given their own AFL football to take home. We really appreciated the parent helpers who came along and joined in with the students.
