Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 2 Week 9 - 26th June 2020
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No 13

In this issue

  • From the Principal – The Child Protection Curriculum: Keeping Safe
  • Foundation – Year 5 Swimming
  • Online Carer Forum
  • Canteen Roster
  • 2020 Festival Choir T-Shirt
  • Star of the Yard
  • Year 7 to High School – Parent Update
  • Pupil Free Day
  • Ardtornish Children’s Centre Update
  • School Holiday Clinic
  • Nut Aware Policy and Medication Plans
  • Tracey’s Care Column
  • Canteen Subway Meal Deal
  • SRC Executive Update
Diary Dates

July
3rd – Last day term 2
20th – First day term 3
27th – Finance  Meeting 3.15pm
27th – 31st F-5 Swimming Week
 
August
3rd – Governing Council 7pm
10th  - Pupil Free Day
Road Crossing
Monitors
 
Wed 1st July – Fri 3rd July and Mon 20th and Tue 21st July (Term 3)
Dantae C, Kamryn M, Lara B
 
Wed 22nd  July – Tue 28th July
Claire D, Scarlett E, Demi S
 
Wed 29th July – Tue 4th Aug
Charli H, Kira M, Jordyn C
 
Please arrive by 8.25am


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The Child Protection
Curriculum: Keeping safe

The Child Protection Curriculum is a teaching and learning program for Department sites that runs from preschool to Year 12. It is structured around two main themes which present students with topics and activities that increase in complexity as the students move through their schooling.

Theme 1: We all have the right to be safe.
Children are encouraged to think about people and things which keep them safe. For younger children the program is based on their needs, e.g. “The need to be looked after properly by adults.”
For older students the theme has a human rights perspective which also emphasizes personal responsibility. “We have the right to be safe and we have the responsibility to act safely and keep others safe.” 
Isabella, Audie, Patrick and Caleb A, from Room 3 safely greet each other with an elbow bump
 as they learn about, “What Things Keep us Safe,” in this time of Covid 19 and social distancing requirements.
Theme 2: We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust.
This theme encourages children to identify a wide range of people they trust and can talk to. The curriculum explicitly explores how feelings of trust may change over time or become confused or mixed up especially if someone whom we once trusted behaves in a way that we find uncomfortable.
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Four main focus areas, are examined, in progressive complexity, in accordance with the learner’s age. They are:
  1. The right to be safe
  2. Relationships
  3. Recognising and reporting abuse
  4. Protective strategies
The curriculum is constructivist in its approach, i.e. learners are active participants in the process of taking in information and building their own knowledge and understanding.
At Ardtornish the Child Protection Curriculum is delivered each year to ensure that the main themes and focus areas are introduced, revisited and strengthened throughout a child’s schooling. 

Foundation – Year 5 Swimming

Swimming for all Foundation – Year 5 students will be held at The ARC Campbelltown from Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July. The lessons this year are over a 5 day period. Swimming is linked to the physical Education Curriculum. The cost is $35.00 and is due by 4pm, Thursday 23rd July. If you need to make alternative arrangements for payment please see your child’s class teacher or the finance officer.
The DfE swimming program is designed to maximise the benefit of the time available, and is based on the belief that “If this is the one opportunity to teach kids what they should do if they fall into open water, then give them the key skills they actually need to survive.”  

Canteen Roster

Tuesday   30th                         Michele S
Wednesday 1st                        Michele S
Thursday 2nd                           Ling C, Natasha H
Friday 3rd                                 Rhonda P, Stacey C, Jenni F
 
Term 3 – Week 1                                                                                              
Tuesday   21st                         Michele S
Wednesday 22nd                    Michele S, Mary-Anne R
Thursday 23rd                         Deneice P
Friday 24th                              Kellie F, Nicole I

​The Little Mermaid Performance was cancelled due to Covid-19, this will be replaced by The Hunchback of Notre Dame in September 2020.
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The latest from the Ardtornish Children's Centre The Kindergarten remains open and selected Family and Community programs will gradually return in Term 3. We are unsure of how these will look and await further guidance from our health authorities. We will be working with our partners to protect everyone
 https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/195879/200059.4-COVID-19-RoadMap-23June-V7.pdf
 
For up to date information see out Facebook page.
 
We do hope that families are managing to endure this crisis. Please contact us if there are any questions or issues and we will do our best to assist.
 
We do really miss you! All the best 🙂
 
Regards, John Buckell
Community Development Coordinator
82649828, 0409984495 or email john.buckell@sa.gov.au
Parent Update – Connecting with your local High School
 
We hope your child is enjoying being back at school for Term 2. The lead up to the term was challenging for students, families and schools as together we responded to COVID-19. We know some things had to be done differently, such as high school open days which were cancelled, postponed or moved to online.
 
If you’re interested in learning about your child’s high school now, speak with your high school about how to best connect. If you’re unsure of which high school zone you live in, use the
Find a School tool on the department’s website.
 
Getting ready for the Move  
 
Primary and high schools are working hard to plan for the move of year 7 to high school in 2022.
If your child is in year 5 or 6 this year, they’ll be graduating from primary school next year. Primary schools are thinking now about how to make your child’s last year in primary school a positive experience.
High school planning is also in full swing to welcome year 7s and year 8s together in 2022.
Primary and high schools are working together at every level to make the move a success for your child. Stay engaged with your school to keep updated with the latest information.
 
Where to find out more Stay informed through your school and the Department for Education’s website:
http://www.education.sa.gov.au/7toHS Or share your feedback with the project team by emailing: Year7toHS@sa.gov.au.
​Fun Activities for Children & Families
City of Tea Tree Gully has an exciting new website with lots of activities on offer for people of all ages. Their July School Holiday Program includes outdoor and online activities such as Welly Walks, Hula Hooping, Road Cycle Safety,
https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/Events_and_places/Events_programs_and_activities
 
Hundreds of fun low cost indoor and outdoor activities, – go to
www.facebook.com/journeyingtogetherwithhope/
www.facebook.com/NaturePlaySouthAustralia/
www.facebook.com/playandgo/
 
Support for families
Many people are still facing challenging times financially. See details below if you require food to get you through this period, or it might be of help to you during the costly school holidays. Most of us go through tough times, please do not let pride get in the way of quality of life.
Pathways Community Centre on 8395 8898 or turn up after 9.30am weekdays at 249 Milne Road, Modbury North.
Hands of Hope Foundation 0423 174 221 or turn up on Fridays between 12pm – 2pm at Ingle Farm Recreation Centre 58 Beovich Road, Ingle Farm. www.handsofhope.asn.au
 
May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again.  An Irish Blessing
 
See you in Term 3. 😊
Tracey Cooper
Pastoral Care Worker
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Recently the SRC created a joyful dance video “Walking on Sunshine” with the help of the teachers and some students. This video welcomed students back to school in a healthy and safe environment following Covid-19. You can view this video through Google+.
 
At the end of week 6 we held a Rainbow Clothes/Art Competition to raise money for a new PA system. We raised over $750. A big thank you to the school community for your generosity. It was great to see the school full of colour and all the artworks on display in classrooms.

To celebrate and acknowledge Reconciliation Week we have ran activities in the library with some of the SRC Executives.
 
We have also purchased a new BOSE portable speaker and two wireless microphones with our fundraising money. Thank you again to the school community for your generous donations. 
 
To celebrate the end of term the SRC are hosting a FREE casual clothes day. You can choose to wear casual clothes, free choice, or go with the theme ‘Comfy Clothing’.
 
Thank you to the teachers, SRC Representatives, Executives and students who helped during Term 2.
 
Written by the SRC Executive

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