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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 2 Week 3 - 16th May 2025
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No 8
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In this issue
Diary Dates
May 17th-Cheer Competitions, Pedal Prix - Tailem Bend 22nd- SAPSASA Soccer Carnival 23rd- SAPSASA Soccer Carnival 27th – Reconciliation Week 29th- Sports Portfolio Mtg 7pm June 4th - Finance Meeting 3.30pm 9th - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 10th- Pupil Free Day 11th- Grounds Meeting 13th- SAPSASA Football Carnival, Pedal Prix 14th- State Areobics/Danced 16th- Governing Council 7pm Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 21st May – Tue 27thMay Hudson C, Noah B, Ainsley H Wed 28th May – Tue 3rd June Jacob B, Zac B, James S Wed 6th June – Tue 10th June Pragun K, Domenique R, Penny H Please arrive by 8.25am |
We’re excited to share that our school is once again participating in the CBCA Shadow Judging Program, a wonderful national initiative that gives young readers the chance to take on the role of judge for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Awards.
Through this program, students read and evaluate books from the official CBCA shortlist, discuss their ideas with peers, and vote for their own winners. It’s a powerful way to promote reading, critical thinking, and student voice and a fantastic way to engage deeply with Australian children’s literature. This year, almost every year level is involved. Students have explored the shortlisted books during class time, in the library, and through book discussions and creative projects. There’s been a real buzz around the titles, with students passionately debating characters, themes, and possible outcomes. We’re already seeing the benefits: stronger comprehension, richer vocabulary, and more confident and thoughtful expression of opinions. Perhaps most importantly, the program has reminded students just how joyful and meaningful reading can be. A highlight of the program will take place on Monday, May 19, when we welcome the South Australian CBCA judge to our school. They’ll share insights into the judging process and offer students a behind-the-scenes look at how the winners are chosen. Students are also preparing creative responses to the books, inspired by the illustrators’ techniques. For example, Room 18 is working on artwork inspired by I am a Magpie, I am a Currawong by Bridget Farmer, using the artist’s printmaking process in their own designs. As we look ahead to the big reveal on Friday, August 15, when both the official CBCA and Shadow Judging winners will be announced, we’re proud of our students for being part of this national celebration of books, stories, and thoughtful discussion. |
Canteen ROSTERTuesday 20th Ahlia, Julissa
Wednesday 21st Erin R Thursday 22nd Jess C Friday 23rd Anthea B Tuesday 27th Lia, Emily Wednesday 28th Deb M Thursday 29th Deneice P, Tui M Friday 30th Carol L-H 
If your child is absent, please let us know via text 0447 467 152 or ring 8264 8099 everyday your child is away, or you can contact the class teacher direct via Dojo or SeeSaw. Provide a reason illness or family.
When texting the school mobile please include your child’s teachers name or class number. 
Recognising those who give a little and change a lot. National Volunteers Week starts on Monday 19th 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.
National Volunteer Week will celebrate the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’. Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities. By helping others, volunteering promotes a strong sense of community, connection, and belonging." Ardtornish Primary School will be having a morning tea next month to thank all of our wonderful volunteers; invitations will be sent out shortly. 
Reminder – AFL Max Camp for Room’s 17, 18 & 29 is due 3/6/25. Payment plans can be arranged by emailing Cathy in Finance [email protected] or phoning 82648099.
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A Safety Reminder for Parents and Caregivers
Please refrain from walking through the staff car park, as it poses a safety risk. Many parents and children use the area as a thoroughfare before and after school and in the past there have been some near misses between people walking through and cars backing out. For the safety of all students, families, and staff, we kindly ask that you use the school footpaths and designated school crossing at all times when entering or exiting the school grounds. 
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Room 29 students have been learning about life in Australia before and after 1788.
We learnt about what life was like for the First Nations Australians before the arrival of the Europeans and the impact it had on their lives after the First Fleet arrived.
We looked at why people were sent to Australia and what their lives were like in the first few years of European settlement. We found out that children as young as 10 were sentenced and transported to Australia for 7 years!
To help us get a better understanding of what it would have been like to be a convict, Mrs Moore gave us 5 ‘First Fleet WILL YOU SURVIVE?’ board games to play.
We got to be a convict and as we travelled around the board, we landed on Fate cards which would give or take away Mental or Physical points. If we got to zero before the end of the game, it meant that we died on the journey. (Thankfully everyone in the class survived!)
At the end of the game, we were able to read out what really happened to our convict and, yes, sadly some didn’t make it to Australia.
It was a fun way to learn about the First Fleet.
We learnt about what life was like for the First Nations Australians before the arrival of the Europeans and the impact it had on their lives after the First Fleet arrived.
We looked at why people were sent to Australia and what their lives were like in the first few years of European settlement. We found out that children as young as 10 were sentenced and transported to Australia for 7 years!
To help us get a better understanding of what it would have been like to be a convict, Mrs Moore gave us 5 ‘First Fleet WILL YOU SURVIVE?’ board games to play.
We got to be a convict and as we travelled around the board, we landed on Fate cards which would give or take away Mental or Physical points. If we got to zero before the end of the game, it meant that we died on the journey. (Thankfully everyone in the class survived!)
At the end of the game, we were able to read out what really happened to our convict and, yes, sadly some didn’t make it to Australia.
It was a fun way to learn about the First Fleet.
