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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 2 Week 7 - 14th June 2019
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No 10.
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In this issue
Diary Dates
June 17th – Governing Council 7pm 18th – Parent Volunteer RAN Sessions 9am, 2pm, 6pm 19th –21st Narnu Farm Camp – Rooms 18 & 24 25th – 28th JP Swimming 28th – Disco Yrs 4-7 July 3rd – Volunteers Morning Tea 5th – Last Day Term 2, 2.15pm Dismissal Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 12th June – Tue 18th June Jordyn C, Maddison R, Erin M Wed 19th June – Tue 25th June Sophie M, Lia K, Kiara T Wed 26th June – Tue 2nd July Hayden N, Elliot W-B, Cobey D Please arrive by 8.25am |
Dance Competitions
On Sunday 26th May, 8 Ardtornish dance sports teams participated in the regional finals of the Dance Star, Glee, 100% Cheer and Aerobics competitions at the Golden Grove Arts Centre. It was an early start to the day with the Ardtornish with Attitude hip hop team performing at 8:15am. The performance was strong and they came first in their section. They will now go on to state finals at the end of June.
Next to perform was the primary open aerobics team Hasta Leugo, they performed well and had great energy on stage. This team has also been asked to compete in state finals in June. Dance team was next with a sports day theme; all girls held their heads up high and gave it all they had. This team have a chance to work on the judge’s feedback and will also get the opportunity to perform at state finals. Primary littlies aerobics team Pearl Waves which consists of some girls who have never done aerobics before this year did such a great performance but unfortunately their score wasn’t high enough to get them through to state finals in June. They should be very proud of themselves. The last aerobics team to compete were the primary open b team Triple Dynamite. These girls came out strong with great facials and strong moves. Their final score got them a ticket to the state finals in June. This year we have 3 cheer teams and they all came out hard and strong in their sections with fantastic performances by all. 100% cheer primary PDD large team which consists of 16 girls and our 1st ever cheer boy did an amazing job coming first in their section. 100% cheer primary PDD small teams were missing a team member due to illness but watching their performance you would never know. Timing was on point and they all work so well together. Our last cheer team to perform were the 100% cheer future legends PDD small teams. These girls are all year 1 and 2 students and have so much energy. All 3 cheer teams came first in their sections and will all be competing in the state finals at the end of June at Norwood. All teams showed great sportsmanship and we were commended by the judges and other teams on their respectful behaviour and beautiful manners backstage and side stage. As a school community we should be very proud of these students and their coaches. I would like to acknowledge all of the long hours and hard work given by our 2 fabulous coaches Monique Wheare and Shanisse Edson. You girls are amazing! Ardtornish Primary School gives students the opportunity to join these dance teams, even if they have never danced before or have little dance experience. It is fantastic for confidence, team building, forming new friendships and gives students the opportunity to exercise and to learn new skills whilst doing something they love. |
CANTEEN ROSTER
Tuesday 18th Michele S Wednesday 19th Mary-Anne R Thursday 20th Megan K, Emma S Friday 21st Rhonda P, Stacey C, Emma S Tuesday 25th Michele S Wednesday 26th Mary-Anne R Thursday 27th Tui M, Emma S Friday 28th Kellie F, Josie D, Emma S 
ICAS are excited to launch an online direct payment facility for parents for the ICAS Competitions. Parents will be able to access select tests and make payments through the Parent Payment System from May 2019 to the end of July 2019. Click here unsw.global/parentpay and enter the access code 5b8cc88985. (When entering details you do not need to enter the student number. Just leave blank.) The following assessments/competitions recognising academic excellence and provide addition challenge for students. Tests are from year 2 – year 7. Click on the above link to see what tests are available for the year level your child is in. Tests are $15.95 each. Test sitting dates will be in September.
Modbury High School Quiz Night
Saturday 3rd August 7.00pm for 7.30 start, held in Ardtornish Primary School gym. To raise money for the Fast Cats Racing and Modbury High Pedal Prix teams. BYO drinks and nibbles and gold coins for fun and games. Tables for teams of 8. Tea and coffee provided. To book please contact Wayne Ferguson or Ron Gibbins [email protected] or 0449 934 698 by 2nd August. |
PLAYGROUP VACANCIES
Babies Wanted Numbers at the Baby Playgroup have dropped with recent graduates moving to more suitable toddler age activities. Spread the word – Baby Playgroup is dedicated to parents and carers and their children ages 4 to 20 months. It is held on Mondays 9:30am -12pm and Thursdays just after Making Music from 10:30am-12pm. It is free and held in the Community Room. All welcome. Ardtornish Playgroup For older children the school has an all ages Playgroup on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 on Lutyens Avenue. There is a small cost for consumable and Playgroup SA Insurance is required and available for those that are already not covered. Bring a snack for the children to share. If you have a group that is interested in starting a new playgroup session contact the children’s centre and we can discuss options. John Buckell Community Development Coordinator 82649828, 0409984495 or email [email protected] 
Absences and Exemptions
If your child is going to be away for longer than three days whether it be holiday/illness/family reasons an exemption form needs to be completed (available from the front office). Remember: If your child is away unexpectedly e.g. sick please ring 8264 8099 and press 3 to leave an absence message or text 0447 467 152 to let the office know. Also remember to say your child’s name, class and reason. Volunteer RAN Training Sessions
If you would like to help out in your child’s classroom with transport, camps, in the library or canteen etc. you need to have a child related police clearance and be RAN trained. Child related police clearance forms are available from the front office. It is mandatory to attend a training session as part of becoming a volunteer. You only ever need to attend once unless there is a change to the course, which you will then be notified about. RAN stands for Responding to Abuse and Neglect. The RAN training for volunteers induction session outlines for volunteers their child protection responsibilities and provides guidelines on protective practices. You will receive a RAN Certificate after completing this training session. These sessions are run each term. Please register by phoning the front office 8264 8099, sending a text to 0447 467 152 or come into the office to add your name to the list. Volunteer sessions are being held on: Tuesday 18th June - 9am, 2pm and 6pm Please meet at the front office before the start of your session time. Each session lasts about 60 minutes. |
At Ardtornish we are committed to improving each student’s writing skills so they can communicate in an expressive manner. One technique we teach students to use is called the “Show don’t Tell” method. Using this approach instead of a student telling the reader, “The girl felt sad when she saw the dead cat,” they show how she felt by writing, “Tears ran down her cheeks, and her sobs filled the air, as Jane looked at the dead cat.”
After being taught this style of writing, in Room 30, here is what Matthew and Georgia wrote using, as a stimulus, the picture of a mad scientist.
Norman, the old mad scientist carefully picked up the large test tube. He carefully inspected it. The smell was putrid. He was going to find me in my hiding place in the secret lab so I took my chances. With no sound at all I picked up a glass bottle labelled: invisibility potion. I drank it and felt a little whoosy. The taste was terrible, like vomit. My body began to fade away in front of my eyes. I was safe. Norman was doing an evil laugh that he had practising earlier on: ‘mwa ha ha!’ he laughed. ‘I ha haaa!’ He said a little quieter. The potion was brown with blobs and chunks in it. Norman greedily drank the whole thing and smashed the bottle on the floor. Then he was about to pore the acid on the floor. I was not about to let the entire world shrivel because of Norman. I was invisible so I stood and grabbed the green acid from him. Seeing his surprised face look at the floating acid was comedy gold. To deactivate the acid you had to add water to it and that is exactly what I did. I grabbed a half empty plastic water bottle and pored the acid in it. It sizzled, turned blue and then disappeared. I dropped everything on the floor and made a run for it. I was a hero I had saved the city. Now how would I make myself visible again?
Georgia D
Hope you enjoyed!
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One dark night, a crazy, mad scientist stumbled into the testing chamber room in the secret facility. A crooked smile gleaned across his pale white face. Loud bumps and clanks echoed in the background. With a blue potion in his hand, the scientist poured the liquid into a test tube. SIZZLE!, it went as bubbles popped inside it. A putrid smell stank up the room. Then he grabbed the test tube and quickly locked it into a large box. As he did so the glass broke apart. CRASH! “Oh No,” said the scary scientist in a wicked tone. His mood turned from crazy to ANGRY. Red flames danced in his eyes as they widened, bigger and bigger. His mono brow lowered down. It wasn’t a very good day for him. He reached into his pocket and pulled out yet another test tube filled with blue liquid. He drank it right away. After he did so, he started growing and growing. A wicked, deformed grin painted his face. Slowly but surely, he was at least fifty feet tall. CRASH!, went the facility as the scientist’s body blew through the roof. He towered over the facility, smiling. “MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I am now the world’s TALLEST man alive!” He chuckled to himself, and then stormed out of the facility heading to the city to cause chaos.
By Matthew D
After being taught this style of writing, in Room 30, here is what Matthew and Georgia wrote using, as a stimulus, the picture of a mad scientist.
Norman, the old mad scientist carefully picked up the large test tube. He carefully inspected it. The smell was putrid. He was going to find me in my hiding place in the secret lab so I took my chances. With no sound at all I picked up a glass bottle labelled: invisibility potion. I drank it and felt a little whoosy. The taste was terrible, like vomit. My body began to fade away in front of my eyes. I was safe. Norman was doing an evil laugh that he had practising earlier on: ‘mwa ha ha!’ he laughed. ‘I ha haaa!’ He said a little quieter. The potion was brown with blobs and chunks in it. Norman greedily drank the whole thing and smashed the bottle on the floor. Then he was about to pore the acid on the floor. I was not about to let the entire world shrivel because of Norman. I was invisible so I stood and grabbed the green acid from him. Seeing his surprised face look at the floating acid was comedy gold. To deactivate the acid you had to add water to it and that is exactly what I did. I grabbed a half empty plastic water bottle and pored the acid in it. It sizzled, turned blue and then disappeared. I dropped everything on the floor and made a run for it. I was a hero I had saved the city. Now how would I make myself visible again?
Georgia D
Hope you enjoyed!
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One dark night, a crazy, mad scientist stumbled into the testing chamber room in the secret facility. A crooked smile gleaned across his pale white face. Loud bumps and clanks echoed in the background. With a blue potion in his hand, the scientist poured the liquid into a test tube. SIZZLE!, it went as bubbles popped inside it. A putrid smell stank up the room. Then he grabbed the test tube and quickly locked it into a large box. As he did so the glass broke apart. CRASH! “Oh No,” said the scary scientist in a wicked tone. His mood turned from crazy to ANGRY. Red flames danced in his eyes as they widened, bigger and bigger. His mono brow lowered down. It wasn’t a very good day for him. He reached into his pocket and pulled out yet another test tube filled with blue liquid. He drank it right away. After he did so, he started growing and growing. A wicked, deformed grin painted his face. Slowly but surely, he was at least fifty feet tall. CRASH!, went the facility as the scientist’s body blew through the roof. He towered over the facility, smiling. “MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I am now the world’s TALLEST man alive!” He chuckled to himself, and then stormed out of the facility heading to the city to cause chaos.
By Matthew D
