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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 3 Week 1 - 25th July 2025
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No 12
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In this issue
Diary Dates
July 28th- Swimming Week Yr’s 3-5 30th- Grounds Meeting 4.30pm Face Meeting 5.30pm August 2nd - Blitz it Dance Competition, Pedal Prix Tailem Bend 4th – Governing Council Mtg 7pm 8th – Basketball Carnival Yr 5/6, School Disco, Assembly 2.10pm 13th – NRL Flag Tag State Carnival Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 30th July – Tue 5th Aug Jamieson R, Rayeed I, Arjun S Wed 6th Aug – Tue 12th Aug Archer W, Josh G, Charlie B Wed 13th Aug – Tue 19th Aug Alice G, Allegra F, Pippen H Please arrive by 8.25am |
Joyfully Celebrating 100 Days of School
On July 3rd, our reception students dressed as 100 year olds and participated in a fun filled day celebrating their first 100 Days of School. Days full of growth, discovery, friendships and enjoyment.
On the day students played pass the parcel, hit a piñata and undertook lots of Investigation stations with 100 pieces to work. Our shared pizza lunch was a real hit! The first two terms of Reception are absolutely critical for setting the tone for a child's entire school journey. During this time, children learn not only basic literacy and numeracy skills, but also how to work together, follow routines, and develop confidence in their abilities. Here’s why these early terms matter so much:
Acknowledging the Quality Work of the Ardtornish OSHC Team
Wed 30th July is National OSHC Educators’ Day and presents us with an opportunity to formally recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution our OSHC Service makes to our school community. The service’s Director Nathan Jonker, Assistant Director Jody Hoffmann, and Programming Co-ordinator Jaimi Hagger, together guide a passionate team of skilled educators to deliver child-focused programs full of activities carefully planned around the interests, needs, and developmental stages of each child. The Ardtornish OSHC team, believes that learning through play is key to fostering development and helping children reach their full potential through engagement in a rich variety of enjoyable activities in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. This is especially evident in the team’s deep commitment to reconciliation. The service actively fosters meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Through a strong and purposeful Reconciliation Action Plan, they have created an inclusive environment. In recognition of the team’s dedication, and the high quality of the service, Ardtornish OSHC has been rated as Exceeding in the National Quality Standards. We are proud to celebrate our OSHC team and all they contribute to the life of our school. Their passion, professionalism, and care ensure that every child at the service has a place to belong, play, learn, and grow. Well done team! |
Canteen ROSTERTuesday 5th Catie, Rin
Wednesday 6th Robyn Thursday 7th Deneice, Tui Friday 8th Chris Tuesday 12th Estelle, Lyla Wednesday 13th Erin Thursday 14th Jess Friday 15th Deneice, Tui 
On Friday, July 4, Camp Quality visited our school to educate us about cancer through two engaging puppet shows—one for Primary students and another for Junior Primary students. The main message was that cancer cannot spread from person to person. The show also highlighted the challenges families face when a child undergoes cancer treatment. The puppeteers were both engaging and informative.
The storyline was interesting and touching. It followed a boy named Tom, who lives in the Australian countryside and loves playing soccer. Tom's sister, Ariel, had cancer, and her treatment was both exclusive and expensive. This led their family to move to Adelaide, the big city, which Tom was reluctant to do because he didn't want to leave his soccer team. In the city, life was different for Tom. He had no friends and often felt upset at school. However, he joined a new soccer team, where the coach was inspiring and often gave motivational speeches. Tom began to believe in himself and eventually won the semi-final, becoming one of the coach's favourite players. Meanwhile, Ariel started to recover, and her hair began to grow back. The Junior Primary show was also a hit, filled with funny jokes and games like the "Granny's Underpants" game and favourite toys. Ariel was invited to a birthday party but was scared of being bullied. Tom cheered her up with more games, and in the end, Ariel went to the party and had a great time. Written by Arjun and Rayeed - Year 6 - SRC Executives How Camp Quality Helps Camp Quality provides kids and families facing cancer with fun experiences, trusted information, specialised care, coping tools, and a supportive community in the following ways: ● Recreation Programs: Camp Quality creates precious memories for families impacted by cancer through fun camps, getaways, and recreational fun days. ● Puppet Programs: Camp Quality’s puppets bring laughter and distraction to kids on cancer wards and travel to primary schools and preschools across Australia, creating a positive community for kids facing cancer. ● Hospital Programs: Camp Quality’s fun-loving puppets are just one of the ways they support kids on cancer wards. In addition to Pancake Day, we held a PJ Casual Clothes Day to raise funds for Camp Quality. We are proud to support their efforts in providing support to children and families facing cancer. We are grateful to Camp Quality for their visit and the valuable lessons they shared with us. 
Well Done Finn!
Congratulations to Finn in Room 18, who was the ‘runner up’ in the BRIXPO® 2025 Junior Builder Competition. The 'Lego Crocodile', was in the Top 10 for his age group – Great Effort! It was recognised by the judges as showcasing excellent LEGO skills 
School Disco - Friday 8th August More details to follow on Audiri on Monday 28th July 
Assembly
Friday 8th August 2.10pm In the Gym |
Swimming - Role of Parents
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 
2026 Enrolments
We are looking at predicted student numbers for next year. Accurate enrolment details are needed so we can determine numbers for our classes. Therefore, if your family is considering moving, or you know of someone moving into our area it is important that you let us know as soon as possible. If you have a younger sibling to start next year or middle of next year and you haven't completed an expression of interest form yet, please come in and speak to the front office staff. 
Thank You for a Successful Pancake Day!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful school community for making Pancake Day a huge success on Monday, July 30th. A special thank you goes to our dedicated volunteers who mixed the batter, cooked, and delivered delicious pancakes to our students. Without their hard work and commitment, this event would not have been possible. We are proud to have raised funds for Uniting Care Wesley Bowden, an organisation that provides free short-term counselling to our school community. They also offer engaging wellbeing programs like "Peaceful Kids," a meditation program, and "Kimochis," which teaches our youngest students about emotions. Thank you once again for your generous support and participation! Natalie Hall – Student Wellbeing Leader and SRC teacher 
Congratulations Georgia!
Georgia represented SA in the AusCaliCarnivale Graceful Girl National Competition here in Adelaide during the school holidays and successfully won her age group! She now holds the title of "Sub Junior Graceful Girl National Champion!! "She was in a division against 16 girls from all other states. Well done Georgia! 
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Last term, students from Rooms 17, 18, and 29 had an unforgettable experience at AFL MAX camp!
Over two action-packed days, they challenged themselves with rock climbing, gymnastics on air mats, trampolining, football skills training, and even a thrilling Ninja Warrior course and a leap of faith! They also explored healthy eating habits and enjoyed the excitement of camping overnight with their friends.
A huge thank you to all the teachers, SSOs, and wonderful parent helpers who supported the students and made this incredible experience possible. Your time and dedication are truly appreciated!
Over two action-packed days, they challenged themselves with rock climbing, gymnastics on air mats, trampolining, football skills training, and even a thrilling Ninja Warrior course and a leap of faith! They also explored healthy eating habits and enjoyed the excitement of camping overnight with their friends.
A huge thank you to all the teachers, SSOs, and wonderful parent helpers who supported the students and made this incredible experience possible. Your time and dedication are truly appreciated!
