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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 3 Week 7 - 6th September 2019
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No 15.
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In this Issue
Diary DatesSeptember
9th - Governing Council 7pm 13th - Choir Rehearsal & Evening Performance 17th - Rm 9/10 Parliament House Excursion 21st/22nd - Pedal Prix at Murray Bridge 23rd – FACE 3.30pm 26th – Disco Years 3-7 27th - Last Day Term 3, 2.15pm Dismissal Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 11th Sep – Tue 17th Sep Hannah L, Kayla T, Bella N Wed 18th Sep - Tue 24th Sep Aria E, Isabelle C, Asha D Wed 25th Sep – Friday 27th Sep and Mon 14th and Tue 15th Oct (Term 4) Jordyn C, Maddison R, Erin M Please arrive by 8.25am |
Mark Hansen – Reappointed as Principal
Five Ways that Reading with your child Improves their Education
We all know that reading to children in the early years supports their beginning literacy skills, but it does much more than this and is a practice that has many benefits as students grow older. It opens up new worlds Reading to your children can instil in them a love of books and open up to them new experiences and language. They can visit past and future worlds. They can experience what life is like for people in foreign cultures and lands. When you read along with them you can explain how their life is different and also similar to the characters they meet and expand their world. Reading to your child builds their confidence Children judge their own ability to read from observing their classroom peers and from conversations with parents and teachers. When sharing a book and giving positive feedback parents can help children develop what is known as self-efficacy – a perceived ability to complete the specific activity at hand. By reading with support, students become more confident in their own ability and will want to read more as they develop a belief in their own skills. It can build positive reading attitudes The more opportunities a child has to engage with books the more positive their reading attitude tends to be. Enjoying a book with a parent will create an interest in reading independently. Children model their reading behaviours on that of their parents and you can make them more motivated readers by enjoying books with them. Finally, it expands their language When reading a book together children are exposed to a wide range of language. They hear words that never appear in our day to day conversations. When reading a fantasy novel they may come across words such as “grotto, fortress, invincible, sceptre, bullion, javelin” etc. and learn about objects and events beyond their own lives. The rich vocabulary they develop makes them better able to comprehend more complex texts. Sounding out complex words also improves their decoding skills. So as your child grows and becomes more able to read independently, don’t give up on the joy of reading together, because your positive influence as a parent can still continue for years. 2020 Enrolments
We are currently 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 and you haven't completed an enrolment form yet, please come in and speak to the front office staff. |
Canteen Roster
Tuesday 10th Michele S Wednesday 11th Mary-Anne R Thursday 12th Evelyn C, Emma S Friday 13th Stacey C, Rhonda P, Emily C Tuesday 18th Michele S Wednesday 19th Mary-Anne R Thursday 20th Emma S, Chantelle W Friday 21st Josie D, Deneice P, Emma S 
School Fete
Saturday 2nd November If you would like to book a stall please phone Michele Kraniac on 8264 8099. 
Walkerville Softball
Season 2019/20 Starts Soon!!
Tea Tree Gully Little Athletics Centre is inviting all children between the ages of 3-17yrs to join us for a summer full of family, fun and athletics. When: Sunday September 22nd Where: TTGAC Clubrooms, Bulkana Oval, Banksia Park Time: 9am sharp. 
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Children’s Centre Fifth Birthday Celebration
Keep the morning of Saturday 26 October free! We are having a fifth Birthday Celebration at the Children’s Centre – free entertainment from local artists and face painting. Food available. Invitations will be posted soon! Kindy in the Park Celebrate Children’s Day on 23 October at Civic Park. A morning of free activities and entertainment provided by local Kindergartens. Bring a picnic and join us with your families and friends. Face Painting Workshop Tuesday morning, week one next term in the Playgroup – a free face painting workshop. If you are interested, and available to practice on your new skills for an hour or so at the Children’s Centre Fifth Birthday, this is for you. Think of the savings… the kudos… the fun… Vacation Play – picnic day St Agnes Recreation Area Cinnamon Avenue St Agnes, Wednesday morning, week two of the school holidays – details on Facebook soon New Term Program coming out soon Details will be included in the next newsletter and revealed on our Facebook page in a fortnight or so. John Buckell Community Development Coordinator 82649828, 0409984495 or email john.buckell@sa.gov.a 
WANTED: Plain black clothing
Room 8, 11, 19 & 20 are putting on an Aladdin production at the beginning of Term 4. Some students have struggled to find plain black clothes for their costume so we are asking the Ardtornish community for donations of pants, leggings, t-shirts (long or short sleeved), bike shorts and leotards. We have children of all sizes, from Year 1 to Year 6 and would appreciate any clothes donated. If you have any of these items that you wish to donate, please bring them to Room 19 ASAP. Thankyou 
Dance Sport Tryouts
If your child is interested in trying out/coming to see what it’s all about with our Ardtornish Dance Sports please see the table below and come and join us. We’d love to see you! We are holding tryouts on the day classes will most likely be held. These times may be subject to change based on interest and the number of teams we have. There is a cost of $80 per term that is payable by week 3 each term and there is a one-off costume fee that we try to keep as affordable as possible. Your child will have lessons during term time in terms 4, 1 and 2. We are working towards competitions that are held in May and June each year. Your child is expected to attend these (held at Westminster and Norwood Town Hall) and the cost of these are included in your term fees. If we are invited to Nationals, your child’s attendance at this is optional. All costs for Nationals are paid by parents. 
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