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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 3 Week 3 - 9th August 2024
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No 13
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Diary Dates
August 12th- Nation Week of Action – No Bullying, Science Week 13th- Science Performance 15th- Choir to Marryatville 8.40am – 2.30pm 16th- Magician in Gym 9.30am, Girls Football Carnival 19th- Book Week 26th- Pupil Free Day Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 7th Aug – Tue 13th Aug Brodie G, Cooper B, Chase R Wed 14th Aug – Tue 20th Aug James J, Bailey W, Dylan S Wed 21st Aug – Tue 27th Aug Xavier M, Chase P, Jamieson R Please arrive by 8.25am |
Bullying No Way: National Week of Action
Bullying No Way: National week of actionThis year Ardtornish Primary School is participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action, 12 to 16 August 2024.
Bullying No Way Week is a commitment being made by thousands of schools and supporters across the country. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to bullying prevention. It gives us an opportunity to connect with students, staff and school communities to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying. The new hero colour for the campaign is purple – symbolising peace, strength and empowerment to take a stand against bullying behaviour. The theme for this year's campaign is Everyone belongs. This theme highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for students. We recognise bullying often thrives in environments where individuals feel marginalised or excluded, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every student feels valued and respected. “Positive school climates that value diversity and inclusion can foster a sense of belonging and provide a protective factor against negative peer relationships and reduce bullying.” (Australian Education Research Organisation 2023). For more information about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website. During the week we will be engaging students in meaningful discussions and activities aimed at promoting empathy, understanding, and respect for diversity. We encourage parents and carers to take this opportunity to have open and honest conversations with their children about the impact of bullying and what they can do if they need support. You can visit the Bullying No Way website for tips around how to have this discussion. You can access the school’s bullying prevention policy – Anti Bullying Processes to learn more about our process for preventing and responding to bullying. If you have concerns that your child is being bullied, please contact your child’s classroom teacher, or Mrs Natalie Hall (Student Wellbeing Leader) in the first instance. If you believe the behaviour constitutes a crime, or is a serious incident of cyberbullying, please refer to the Bullying No Way website for information on how to report to other authorities and access wellbeing help. If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at bullyingnoway.gov.au. Questions you could ask:
By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong. By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying. Parents and carers play an important role in helping your child understand bullying, and know how to respond to it. Where to go for help: Kids helpline: Free call 1800 55 1800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Headspace: Free online and phone support and counselling to young people 12–25, their families and friends. Free call 1800 650 890. 9am to 1am (AEDT) 7 days a week. Parenting SA - 1300 364 100 (cost of a local call) 7.15am to 9.15pm, 7 days a week https://parenting.sa.gov.au/ eSafety Commissioner –eSafety can help Australians experiencing online bullying or abuse to take action or make a complaint https://www.esafety.gov.au/ |
Canteen ROSTERTuesday 13th Chloe, Soverign
Wednesday 14th Deb M Thursday 15th Tui M, Deneice P Friday 16th Denise T Tuesday 20th Abbie, Molly Wednesday 21st Tui M, Mel G Thursday 22nd Jess C Friday 23rd Chris G 
Click on the link below to book (a small booking fee is applicable.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aps-bingo-fundraiser-tickets-950352228097?aff=oddtdtcreato 2025 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. ‘Get off that Device” Parenting SA has developed two online training modules that provide tips and tricks for parents. These are short, interactive activities that provide new ways of tackling common parenting struggles. Below we are featuring the 'Get off that device!!!' scenario. Click on the image below. 
RRHAN-EC Training Update for Volunteers
RRHAN-EC Training, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care update is now available, this needs to be completed by all volunteers by 31/12/24. Click this link Plink account for volunteers - RRHAN-EC training to do the online training Once completed please email a copy of certificate to [email protected] First Place to Sky lights and Barbie Girls! Congratulations goes to our Mini Cheer Team – Sky Lights and Mini Aerobics Team Barbie Girls who came in first place at the Blitz it Dance Competition last weekend. Well done girls! Our other teams placed as follows: Junior Troupe - Hip Hop - Flawless - 4th place Mini Small Troupe - Hip Hop - Girl Gang - 3rd place Mini Small Cheer Team - Sky Lights 1st place and All Stars 3rd place Junior Small Cheer Team - Shooting Stars - 3rd place Aerobics Mini Teams - Barbie Girls 1st place and Goldies 2nd place Cadet Aerobics Team- Dancing Divas 4th place. Those who didn't place came extremely close with scores and being in larger categories, there was some tough competition. All teams performed so well and all looked like they enjoyed themselves. Amazing work! Shooting Stars, Sky Lights and Flawless have nationals on Sunday and Monday respectively and we wish them all the best of luck!! 
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NAPLAN Reports
NAPLAN Reports for Year's 3 & 5 have arrived and can be collected from the front office by a parent or carer. If you would like your child to bring it home you can send a text message to the school mobile 0447467152, giving permission for your child to take it home. 
Lost Property
We have lots of unnamed jumpers/jackets/lunch boxes and drink bottles in lost property. If your child has lost any of these items please come to the office to have a look. 
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Students are expected to be ready to enter the classroom at 8:50 each morning.
(Reception classes are open from 8.35am) Those coming after this time are marked as a late arrival. Students arriving even 5 minutes late can disrupt morning routines and reduce their learning opportunities. Please support the smooth transition to lessons by ensuring your child arrives at school and is ready to start their day at 8:50am. Many students do not feel any sense of urgency when they arrive late because the school does not impose any consequences for doing so. This is because it is the child’s caregiver who is ultimately responsible for their morning routine and determines if they arrive on time. Hence, we are asking every parent to ensure their child/ren are on time to maximise learning opportunities, participate fully in their morning routines and assist them to learn the importance of being punctual. When phoning or messaging your child’s absence please remember to add the child’s room number / teacher’s name.
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