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Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 2 Week 5 - Friday 2nd June
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No 9

In this issue

  • Cheer, HipHop and Aerobics
  • Canteen Roster
  • Excursion/Incursion Update
  • Swimming
  • RRHAN-EC Training
  • Celebrating Reconciliation Week
  • Secondhand Uniforms
  • Update Details
  • GGHS Reunion
  • Zoo Snooze – Room 29

Diary Dates
10th - State Finals Hip Hop &  
          Cheer
12th - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
14th – FACE Meeting 7pm
15th – Finance Meeting 3.15pm,
           Room 9/10 Camp
16th – Room 9/10 Camp, Boys
           Football Carnival
19th – Governing Council 7pm, KO
           Netball Carnival
26th – JP Swimming Week
July
7th – PUPIL FREE DAY
24th – Term 3 Begins
31st – Yrs 3-5 Swimming Week

Road Crossing
Monitors

Wed 7th June – Tue 13th June

Amelie C, Tayah G, Ruby C
 
Wed 14th June – Tue 20th June
Oscar P, Caleb B, Lennex F
 
Wed 21st June – Tue 27th June
Agam S, Edward H, Alistair A
& Kai F
 
Please arrive by 8.25am


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Cheer, HipHop and Aerobics  

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Congratulations are in order for our CHEER, HIP HOP and AEROBICS teams.
 
Well done to our Aerobics teams, Party Girls on winning a Gold medal and Future Stars winning a silver medal for their performances.   This was a standalone event, and their next competition is the States Finals.
 
Meanwhile our  three Cheer teams Future Legends - APS Light of the Stars, APS Super Girlz, Ardtornish Lightening and Hip Hop Da Girlz, have all qualified for State finals which is a fantastic result!
 
If people have any questions about the teams, contact Melissa Rainey by email at ([email protected]).  The next competitions are coming up in June, July and August.
 
Participating in performance-based activities provides numerous benefits for children. These include developing an ability to balance academics, personal life and performance commitments.
Children also develop an understanding for punctuality, organisation, and prioritisation to meet their responsibilities effectively.
  • Leadership and Communication Skills: Within a cheer,  hip hop, dance and aerobics team, children have opportunities to take on leadership roles such as team captain or squad leader. These positions allow them to develop leadership skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, and motivating others. These activities also promote effective communication skills, as children learn to convey instructions, provide feedback, and work as a cohesive unit.
  • Resilience and Perseverance: These activities can be physically and mentally demanding. Children learn to push themselves, overcome challenges, and develop resilience. They understand the importance of perseverance, hard work, and resilience in achieving their goals. These qualities can benefit them in various aspects of life.
  • Social Interactions and Friendships: Joining a team provides children with an opportunity to meet and interact with peers who share similar interests. They build strong bonds and friendships with their teammates through shared experiences, team building activities, and competitions. Being in a team offers a supportive and inclusive environment where children can form lasting relationships.
  • Self Confidence through experiencing 'Time in the Spotlight': cheer, hip hop and aerobics often involves performing in front of large audiences. This exposure allows children to showcase their skills, talents, and hard work. The recognition and applause received can be a rewarding and confidence-boosting experience for young performers.
 
At Ardtornish our cheer, dance, hip hop and aerobics are practiced in a safe and supervised environment, with trained instructors and appropriate safety measures in place to prevent injuries and ensure the well-being of the children involved.



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Dear Families
You would have received a statement this week.  Thank you to those who have followed up their outstanding payments, your prompt attention to this is appreciated.  Payment for school fees is due by the end of June.  Please contact me if you are unable to make payment by this date and we can discuss options to assist you with this.  I can be contacted by phone 8264 8099 or email [email protected]
Cathy Manser -  Business Manager
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​The canteen is looking for volunteers, if you are able to spare anytime to help please contact the school on 82648099 or send a text to 0447467152.

​Swimming Dates

Junior Primary - Tuesday 27th June – Friday 30th June $40.00 (notes have been given out)
Years 3-5 Swimming – Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August. (More information to come.)
 
Would you like to volunteer with your child’s class for swimming? Make sure you have your Working with Children Check and have a current RRHAN-EC Certificate. Please contact the front office if you need to apply or to check on your current clearances.
 
The Department for Education water safety program is designed to maximise the benefit of the time available. The program provides a water safety learning pathway to engage, challenge and support students to
  • Become confident and safe in aquatic environments
  • Develop skills, knowledge and understanding directly related to water safety – survival and rescue skills
  • Explore, evaluate and make sound decisions about their own safety and the safety of others in aquatic environments
  • Work effectively with others
RRHAN-EC Training
RRHAN-EC Training this will need to be completed to be able to volunteer in any classrooms, canteen, library, help on excursions/camps.
Click here on this link Plink Account for Volunteers - RRHAN-EC training to do the online training. (Please make sure that you select the RRHAN-EC course)
Once completed please email a copy of your certificate to [email protected] 
Please note: a Working with Children Check (Police Clearance) is also a requirement to volunteer, if you are unsure if you have one or need to apply for one, please contact the front office.
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​Secondhand Uniforms
 
Have a look at the clothes rack outside the front office we have lots of second hand uniforms for sale from only $2- $5 (some prices are marked) , all the items of clothing for sale are very good quality and some items are even brand new!
So take a look and pick up a bargain! If you are looking for something in particular come into the office and ask we might have something you need!
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Medication in Schools
Department for Education policy on Administering Medication in schools is:
*   All medication that needs to be administered in school is required to be accompanied with a completed Medication Authority form, which is to be filled out by the Doctor.
*    Medication must be within the expiry date of the product and delivered in the original container; with the label from the pharmacy, that has the child’s name on it.
*    If self - administering, a completed Medication Authority form still needs to be completed by the Doctor.
*     All medical plans need to be updated every year.
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​On Friday 26th May, the Year 3’s from Room 29 went on a Zoo Snooze Camp. They arrived at the zoo in the morning and was able to spend a few hours exploring, observing and discovering. They met the Education officer at 5pm when the zoo closed. Then the real fun began! Zoolympics, up close and personal with a reptile, a barbecue dinner (thanks parent helpers!), even dessert, setting up sleeping areas, a night walk around the zoo, supper and a bedtime story. Sleep came easily for most after such a long day. An early wakeup, packing up before breakfast and another guided tour of the zoo before it opened. Finally it was time to go home and share all the exciting things that happened.
A special thankyou to all the parents who were able to help on the day/night make this unique experience a reality. 
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