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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 3 Week 1 - 24th July 2020
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No 14
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In this issue
Diary Dates
July 27th – Finance Meeting 3.15pm 27th – 31st F-5 Swimming Week August 3rd – Governing Council 7pm 7th – Assembly 10th - Pupil Free Day 14th – Disco 19th – Sports Meeting 7pm 28th - Assembly Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 29th July – Tue 4th Aug Charli H, Indie L, Jordyn C Wed 5th Aug – Tue 11th Aug Jack M, Tyler G, Ethan K/Noah M Wed 12th Aug – Tue 18th Aug Kira M, Shenae S & Krishea C Please arrive by 8.25am |
Introducing Zena Buckskin our Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO)
Introducing Zena Buckskin our Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO)
As a proud Narungga and Kaurna Descendant, Zena is passionate about teaching and learning and is looking forward to: • working with teachers in the implementation of Aboriginal Cultural Studies and Aboriginal perspectives in curriculum design and delivery • contributing to site learning plans and individual learning plans to improve Aboriginal student social development, wellbeing and learning • help teaching staff develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal students, parents and families • promoting an Aboriginal community voice in educational decision-making • providing advice on the cultural diversity of Aboriginal groups. Zena is a mother of two young girls and also a current student at the University of South Australia, where she is undertaking a Bachelor of Education Early Childhood. Previously she worked for the Departments Regulation and Compliance Team for 9 years and, as a member of the Learning Together Team, she was a fieldworker and a Playgroup facilitator. Hence she brings a wide variety of skills and experiences to the ACEO role. On her first day at Ardtornish, Havana and Jett, pictured above, introduced her to the Aboriginal students in our community and she is looking forward to meeting all their parents. All Curriculum learning areas can contribute to students learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. Taken collectively, Australian Curriculum learning areas deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of Australia and the First Australians. Zena’s role can support us in this endeavor as students develop concepts related to ‘Identity’, ‘Country/Place’, ‘Culture’, and ‘Peoples’. Zena will be available all day on Mondays and Thursdays and can be contacted through the front office. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Foundation - Year 5 Swimming Lessons Swimming for all Foundation – Year 5 students will be held at The Arc Campbelltown from Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July – Week 2 The program is to acquaint the children with water and to familiarise them with the pool. The program consists of waterplay, games and activities which lead them to be happy and confident in the water. |
Canteen ROSTERTuesday 28th Michele S
Wednesday 29th Mary-Anne R Thursday 30th Ling C, Natasha H Friday 31st Rhonda P, Stacey C, Jenni F Tuesday 4th Michele S Wednesday 5th Mary-Anne R Thursday 6th Tui M, Deneice P Friday 7th Kellie F, Nicole I, Josie D 
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Nationally consistent collection of data on school students with Disability
All schools are required to collect information about the numbers of students that they provide adjustments to under the Disability Discrimination Act 1192 and disability standards of education. This data is used as the basis for national funding The NCCD involves the collection of
If your child is identified for inclusion in the collection the required information will be included in this year’s data collection. If you have any questions about the data collection, please contact Principal - Mark Hansen at the front office on 8264 8099. Further information can be found at https://www.education.gov.au/what-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability Swimming Timetable F – Yr 5
9.15am – 10am Mrs Matthews Rm 19, Mrs McAskill Rm 20 and Ms Holloway 22. 10am – 10.45am Mrs Agaciak Rm 18, Mrs Campbell 21 and Mrs Bradshaw Rm 24. 11.15am – 12pm Ms Emma Rm 3, Mrs Gayle/Ms Mooney Rm 5 and Mrs Hodges Rm 6. 12pm – 12.45pm Mrs Bagley Rm 11, Ms Ravlich Rm 12 and Mrs Tantis Rm 28. 12.45pm – 1.30pm Ms Baulderstone Rm 26, Ms Addle Rm 27 and Ms McCurry Rm 29. 1.30pm – 2.30pm Mr Whitehead and Mr Wheaton Rm’s 7/8, Ms Lennon Rm 30 and Mrs Crozier Rm 31. Swimming - Role of Parent
The DfE swimming and aquatics program is a curriculum based program and as such the direct relationship is between the instructors and the school. Where a parent attends in a private capacity they can assist the instructors by observing the following guidelines
Thanks for your support 
Absences
Please remember to always inform the front office or your child’s teacher everyday your child is absent. You can text us on 0447467 152: name, class and reason for absence, or ring and leave a message on 8264 8099. Attendance
Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success, both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child’s academic improvement, develop health life habits. Students who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community, develop important social skills and friendships and are significantly more likely to graduate from high school, setting them up for a strong future. |
