Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 3 Week 3 - 9th August 2019
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No 13.

In this issue

  • Safety Focused Swimming Lessons
  • Book Week Assembly
  • Excursion/Incursion Update
  • Canteen Roster
  • Canteen Volunteers Needed
  • Charles Campbell Selective Entry Auditions
  • Father’s Day Stall
  • Ardtornish Children’s Centre Update
  • The Heights – The Dream Play
  • Book Week Art Competition
  • Literacy and Numeracy Festival
  • Choir – Walk a Mile
  • NDIS – Cuppa and Chat
  • Group Photos
  • SAPSASA Basketball
Diary Dates
 
August
12th - PUPIL FREE DAY
14th – Footsteps, Author Visit
15th – Author Visit, QLD Dance
           Nationals
19th – Bookweek
21st – Footsteps, Sports Portfolio
           7pm
22nd – Choir Rehersal @
            Morphettville
23rd – Book Week Assembly
           9.40am
26th – Book Week Performance –
           Hall
28th – Footsteps, Father’s Day Stall
 
September
4th - Footsteps
9th – Governing Council 7pm
27th – Last Day Term 3

Road Crossing
Monitors
 
Wed 14th Aug – Tue 20th Aug
Alexa E,  Chelsea H, Abby S
 
Wed 21st Aug – Tue 27th Aug
Alexander W, Tyson W, Sam G
 
Wed 28th Aug – Tue 3rd Sep
Crystal H. Teagan P, Jada R
 
Please arrive by 8.25am
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Safety Focused Swimming Lessons

Last week year’s 3/4/5 students attended swimming lessons at the Campbelltown ARC. The Department for Education program acknowledges that in the time available they cannot turn students into proficient swimmers they place a focus on teaching them the skills, knowledge & understandings to make good decisions around water and keep themselves and others safe.
This is a different emphasis to other “Learn to Swim” programs, children may access outside DfE and parents need to be aware of this and not rely solely on the department’s swimming lessons to build their child’s swimming skills.
The DfE swimming program is designed to maximise the benefit of the short time available for lessons 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.”
Therefore the program:
  • Encourages students to think for themselves, make good decisions and understand the consequences through simulated open water scenarios and personal survival strategies.
  • Promotes confidence and awareness by providing opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge that can help to keep them and others safe in a variety of aquatic environments.
  • Focuses on what primary school children are able to learn in their school program to ensure they are able to save themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
The DfE Water Safety Education Program is only one of many possible aquatic experiences a child can have and access to other Learn to Swim and water based activities on a more regular basis can build on what has been taught to enhance their skills and confidence.
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Book Week Assembly – Friday 23rd August
Book Week Assembly will be in the gym on Friday 23rd August at 9:40 am. Come along and see every class present their special Book Week item to the school.
CANTEEN ROSTER
 
Tuesday 13th                        Michele S
Wednesday 14th                   Mary-Anne R                            
Thursday 15th                       Chantelle W, Emma S                
Friday 16th                            Stacey C, Rhonda P
                               
Tuesday 20th                         Michele S
Wednesday 21st                    Mary-Anne R, Emma S
Thursday 22nd                       Emma S, Nicole H
Friday 23rd                             Emma S, Denise P, Tui M

Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for new volunteers in the canteen on Thursday’s & Friday’s please see Michele S as you walk past if you are able to help out.
You will need to have a police clearance and have RAN Training.

Thankyou to all the families who continue to support our canteen. Without your help we would not be able to continue providing this service.

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Father’s Day Stall
Will be held on Wednesday 28th August in the hall
We have lots of high quality gifts available for between $1.00 and $15.00. The Father’s Day stall has been very popular in past years. If your child wishes to purchase, use Qkr! (preferred) by 9.00am or cash.
Please ensure that they bring a bag on the day. Classes will be allocated a time slot.
Face Painting workshop
​Are interested in learning face painting basics? We need some volunteers to paint faces at our Fifth Birthday Celebration on the morning of Saturday 26 October. To support you we will provide materials and a workshop to learn the how to – great for your own family, parties and that special evening out! Give John or Jo a call at 8264 9828 if you are interested and we will arrange a workshop at the most suitable time.

On-line 21 Days to Happy Families Course
If your family is interested in improving the way it makes life easier for all, with more smiles and contentment then this is for you! Speak to one of the staff at the Children’s Centre to access Justin Coulson’s course. It’s FREE.

​Another evidence based way to improve your outlook to life… 
John Buckell
Community Development Coordinator
82649828, 0409984495 or email john.buckell@sa.gov.au
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Choir – Walk a Mile
Thursday 22nd August: Combined choir rehearsal at Morphettville departing APS at 8:15am Friday 13th September: Final rehearsal at Festival Theatre departing APS at 8:30am Friday 13th September: 7:30pm Performance at Festival Theatre (students there by 6:30pm)
Group Photos
Group photos are now available for viewing from the front office.
Click the link below . It will take you to the order page where you can order group photos and just enter the code 4M3KGD 8R2. www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=4M3KGD8R2
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On Thursday 25th July, two teams of 8 boys and 8 girls went to the SAPSASA basketball carnival. Both teams did a great job! The boy’s team came 2nd and the girl’s team came 3rd. Both teams participated in 6 games, the boys won 5 and lost 1, the girls won 4, drew 1 and lost 1.
 
The great teamwork from both teams and the amount of effort put in from the boys and girls was outstanding.
 
We hope to see a lot of the year 5’s and 6’s come out next year and try for the basketball team. A special thanks to Katrina Ranford and Deb for coaching. Also thanks to the parents who helped by scoring and supporting our teams. 
 
Good luck to all the teams next year!