Term 3 - Week 9 20th September 2024
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Diary DatesSeptember
25th- Casual Clothes Day 26th- SAPSASA Softball Carnival 27th- Last Day Term 3 2.00pm Dismissal October 14th- First day of Term 4 16th- Year 6 Aquatic Camp, Grounds Meeting 3.15pm 17th- Year 6 Camp, SAPSASA Year 4/5 Come & Try 18th- Year 6 Camp, SAPSASA Year 4/5 Come & Try 21st- 3.15pm Finance Meeting 23rd- Peter Pan 24th- Peter Pan, Bandanna Day 25th- SAPSASA Cricket Carnival |
Road Crossing MonitorsWed 18th Sep – Tue 24th Sep
Ekas P, Rin M, Angel-Rose W, Thomas F Wed 25th Sep – Tue 15th Oct Hector H, Daniel P, Max J Wed 16th Oct – Tue 22nd Oct Abbie G, Molly W, Taylor C Please arrive by 8.25am |
The Magic of Children’s Book Week and the Spellbinding Stories of Student Writers
In Week 5 Ardtornish Primary School celebrated CBCA Children’s Book Week with the enchanting theme, "Reading is Magic." The week kicked off with an exciting magic show by Aces Magic, performed by Simon Skinner, whose son Jaiden is an APS student. The performance set a magical tone, sparking excitement across the school.
Throughout the week, students visited the library to hear about the CBCA Book of the Year winners. They engaged in lively celebrations with activities such as a Kahoot game, creative craft projects and competitions.
One of the highlights of the week was the stunning artwork produced by our eight CBCA Shadow Judging classes. These students 'shadowed' the official CBCA judges, voted for their favourite books, and brought their literary choices to life through beautiful displays, proudly exhibited in the library.
During lunchtime, the library buzzed with magical activities. A particular favourite was the magical potion and bath salts activity, drawing a crowd of excited participants.
The week concluded with a much-anticipated CBCA Book Week assembly, where buddy classes performed items inspired by the shortlisted books or the theme of the week. The assembly was packed with proud parents and grandparents eager to watch their children perform.
Of course, the purpose of Book Week is to celebrate and promote the importance of reading. By engaging in these creative and magical experiences, students learn that books open doors to endless adventures, stimulate imaginations, and inspire lifelong learning.
In weeks 8 and 9 the literary excitement continues, as students participate in our annual Student Writers’ Week. Throughout the year, students from Years 4-6 and some Year 3’s have crafted their own stories, and this week offers them the opportunity to publish a piece of their work for public sharing. Over the week their stories are displayed in the library, and all students are encouraged to read their creative efforts. Students take great pride in sharing their work with the school community and come to view themselves as real authors.
During this week, students can also nominate stories with outstanding characters for the Student Author Competition, with prizes awarded by our principal. This event fosters a sense of accomplishment and recognition for young writers, encouraging them to continue developing their storytelling skills.
Writing, publishing, and sharing original stories enhances students’ literacy skills and provides them with a platform to express their thoughts, emotions, and creativity. It instils confidence in their ability to communicate and inspires a deep sense of pride in their work. By reading and celebrating their peers' stories, students build a sense of community and foster mutual encouragement, making this event a highlight of the school year.
Both the CBCA Book Week and ‘Student Writers’ Week’ have showcased the magic of literacy at Ardtornish Primary School, highlighting the creativity and imagination of our students. Through reading, writing, and sharing, we celebrate the joy of storytelling and the lifelong enchantment that books and words can bring.
Throughout the week, students visited the library to hear about the CBCA Book of the Year winners. They engaged in lively celebrations with activities such as a Kahoot game, creative craft projects and competitions.
One of the highlights of the week was the stunning artwork produced by our eight CBCA Shadow Judging classes. These students 'shadowed' the official CBCA judges, voted for their favourite books, and brought their literary choices to life through beautiful displays, proudly exhibited in the library.
During lunchtime, the library buzzed with magical activities. A particular favourite was the magical potion and bath salts activity, drawing a crowd of excited participants.
The week concluded with a much-anticipated CBCA Book Week assembly, where buddy classes performed items inspired by the shortlisted books or the theme of the week. The assembly was packed with proud parents and grandparents eager to watch their children perform.
Of course, the purpose of Book Week is to celebrate and promote the importance of reading. By engaging in these creative and magical experiences, students learn that books open doors to endless adventures, stimulate imaginations, and inspire lifelong learning.
In weeks 8 and 9 the literary excitement continues, as students participate in our annual Student Writers’ Week. Throughout the year, students from Years 4-6 and some Year 3’s have crafted their own stories, and this week offers them the opportunity to publish a piece of their work for public sharing. Over the week their stories are displayed in the library, and all students are encouraged to read their creative efforts. Students take great pride in sharing their work with the school community and come to view themselves as real authors.
During this week, students can also nominate stories with outstanding characters for the Student Author Competition, with prizes awarded by our principal. This event fosters a sense of accomplishment and recognition for young writers, encouraging them to continue developing their storytelling skills.
Writing, publishing, and sharing original stories enhances students’ literacy skills and provides them with a platform to express their thoughts, emotions, and creativity. It instils confidence in their ability to communicate and inspires a deep sense of pride in their work. By reading and celebrating their peers' stories, students build a sense of community and foster mutual encouragement, making this event a highlight of the school year.
Both the CBCA Book Week and ‘Student Writers’ Week’ have showcased the magic of literacy at Ardtornish Primary School, highlighting the creativity and imagination of our students. Through reading, writing, and sharing, we celebrate the joy of storytelling and the lifelong enchantment that books and words can bring.
Canteen Roster
Tuesday 24th Ebony/Abbie
Wednesday 25th Deb M
Thursday 26th Anna M
Friday 27th Tui M, Deneice P
Term 4 – Week 1
Tuesday 15th Fletcher
Wednesday 16th Tui M, Deneice P
Thursday 17th Chris G
Friday 18th Chris G, Judy Q
Wednesday 25th Deb M
Thursday 26th Anna M
Friday 27th Tui M, Deneice P
Term 4 – Week 1
Tuesday 15th Fletcher
Wednesday 16th Tui M, Deneice P
Thursday 17th Chris G
Friday 18th Chris G, Judy Q
日本語ニューズ Japanese News
This term, students have been working hard to learn their Japanese Hiragana script. Hiragana is one of the 3 scripts, as well as Katakana and Kanji. This learning culminated in the North East Schools’ Hiragana competition, where students read Hiragana as quickly and accurately as possible. Ardtornish School competed with a team of 4, comprising of Molly, Rin, Abbie and Olive, from Room 4. The girls all put in their best efforts and achieved fifth place out of ten teams –
よくできました (Yoku dekimashita! Well done!)
In addition, the following students in Rooms 4 and 6 have achieved their Black Belt in Hiragana, meaning they are masters in this alphabet. They are: Abbie, Sovereign, Lucas, Rin, Isaac, Daniel, Clare, Archer and Molly.
よくできました (Yoku dekimashita! Well done!)
In addition, the following students in Rooms 4 and 6 have achieved their Black Belt in Hiragana, meaning they are masters in this alphabet. They are: Abbie, Sovereign, Lucas, Rin, Isaac, Daniel, Clare, Archer and Molly.
Last Tuesday (10/9/24) our Festival Choir students performed on stage at the Adelaide Festival Theatre as part of the Public Primary Schools Festival of Music. Our students were in Row 2 and Row 10.
Our school was also represented by Ava, Jasmine, Lucas and Morgan who were part of the troupe.
The Primary Schools Festival of Music is an iconic South Australian tradition, we engage our students in artistic excellence, cultural diversity and social inclusion through performance in Music and the Arts.
The Festival of Music concerts feature, Year 5 and 6 students singing together in a massed choir of just over 300 students.
This year we commissioned Robyn Habel and Adam Page to compose a set of four songs entitled “State of the Arts”. The audience participation was fun and something very different.
During the concerts there were several Guest Artists from public primary and secondary schools, other choir items that presented different musical genre, and two pieces that specifically showcased the talents of the orchestra.
This year Festival of Music included the ABBA song ‘Waterloo’, to mark 50 years since ABBA had won Eurovision with that song.
It was a spectacular event that our students enjoyed being a part of.
Photos are available for purchase via this link;
https://www.seenstudio.co/festival-of-music-2024/
Our school was also represented by Ava, Jasmine, Lucas and Morgan who were part of the troupe.
The Primary Schools Festival of Music is an iconic South Australian tradition, we engage our students in artistic excellence, cultural diversity and social inclusion through performance in Music and the Arts.
The Festival of Music concerts feature, Year 5 and 6 students singing together in a massed choir of just over 300 students.
This year we commissioned Robyn Habel and Adam Page to compose a set of four songs entitled “State of the Arts”. The audience participation was fun and something very different.
During the concerts there were several Guest Artists from public primary and secondary schools, other choir items that presented different musical genre, and two pieces that specifically showcased the talents of the orchestra.
This year Festival of Music included the ABBA song ‘Waterloo’, to mark 50 years since ABBA had won Eurovision with that song.
It was a spectacular event that our students enjoyed being a part of.
Photos are available for purchase via this link;
https://www.seenstudio.co/festival-of-music-2024/
Donations open on QKR! for the casual clothes day until Friday 27th September 4pm.
Come, Unite and Celebrate
On Tuesday, September 10th, our Aboriginal students participated in the inaugural Pudnanthi, Taikurrinthi Mukamukarrinthi (Come, Unite and Celebrate) Cultural Event. This event was hosted collaboratively by Modbury South Primary School, Modbury Special School, and Modbury High School
“When the snake was stretched I could see the sparkles of the rainbow in the snake’s scales”‘I got cookies & food & stuff & I saw the lizard.” Emmett D.
“I wore a military vest
The sea salt caramel ice cream was delicious
I liked how I patted the baby crocodile, it felt moist and bumpy.
I loved the possum, it was so cute.
I liked the jelly because it had so many colours.
I liked the lizard that kissed the boy on the cheek.
I love the aboriginal badge that I got and signing a little poster about what Aboriginal means to you.
I liked the sticky notes I gave to my dad.” Harriet
“I liked the cookie thing.
The jelly tastes like a rainbow.
I touched the lizard. It felt like bumpy beads”
The police had frisbees” Neo
“I liked the jelly & lollies.
I was patting the animals.” Isabelle
“I really liked the animals.
I liked how there were police & the army there.
I learned that some ground mammals can be nocturnal” Alice
“I really liked the animals, especially the crocodile, snake and the giant lizard.
I really liked the plum ice cream.
The police had lots of giveaways.
The person on the stage with sticks was hitting them together really fast and pointing them.
(Uncle Moogy welcoming us to Country) Emmett H
“I really liked the animals especially the bettong”. Harper
“I got to pet a crocodile and a komodo dragon.
I had 2 spoons of sample ice cream at modbury high school.
I saw a lot of animals and got to see a snake, there was someone clacking sticks together and pointing them in different ways to welcome us to country and the police and army were there to give things away.” Alistair
On Tuesday, September 10th, our Aboriginal students participated in the inaugural Pudnanthi, Taikurrinthi Mukamukarrinthi (Come, Unite and Celebrate) Cultural Event. This event was hosted collaboratively by Modbury South Primary School, Modbury Special School, and Modbury High School
“When the snake was stretched I could see the sparkles of the rainbow in the snake’s scales”‘I got cookies & food & stuff & I saw the lizard.” Emmett D.
“I wore a military vest
The sea salt caramel ice cream was delicious
I liked how I patted the baby crocodile, it felt moist and bumpy.
I loved the possum, it was so cute.
I liked the jelly because it had so many colours.
I liked the lizard that kissed the boy on the cheek.
I love the aboriginal badge that I got and signing a little poster about what Aboriginal means to you.
I liked the sticky notes I gave to my dad.” Harriet
“I liked the cookie thing.
The jelly tastes like a rainbow.
I touched the lizard. It felt like bumpy beads”
The police had frisbees” Neo
“I liked the jelly & lollies.
I was patting the animals.” Isabelle
“I really liked the animals.
I liked how there were police & the army there.
I learned that some ground mammals can be nocturnal” Alice
“I really liked the animals, especially the crocodile, snake and the giant lizard.
I really liked the plum ice cream.
The police had lots of giveaways.
The person on the stage with sticks was hitting them together really fast and pointing them.
(Uncle Moogy welcoming us to Country) Emmett H
“I really liked the animals especially the bettong”. Harper
“I got to pet a crocodile and a komodo dragon.
I had 2 spoons of sample ice cream at modbury high school.
I saw a lot of animals and got to see a snake, there was someone clacking sticks together and pointing them in different ways to welcome us to country and the police and army were there to give things away.” Alistair
Indigenous Literacy Day – 4 September 2024
National Literacy Week was celebrated from 29 August to 4 September 2024.
Wednesday 4 September was Indigenous Literacy Day. This day aims to advocate, promote and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture stories and language.
Year 5 students in Room 28, worked with Jodie and Kelsey from OSHC to read and critically analyse a variety of Indigenous books held in the school library.
Students used ‘Canva’, a free-to-use online graphic design tool, to create posters advertising a few of the many books Ardtornish Primary School has in their library. You will be able to see some posted around the school.
Check out the posters and borrow one of the many books recommended.
National Literacy Week was celebrated from 29 August to 4 September 2024.
Wednesday 4 September was Indigenous Literacy Day. This day aims to advocate, promote and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture stories and language.
Year 5 students in Room 28, worked with Jodie and Kelsey from OSHC to read and critically analyse a variety of Indigenous books held in the school library.
Students used ‘Canva’, a free-to-use online graphic design tool, to create posters advertising a few of the many books Ardtornish Primary School has in their library. You will be able to see some posted around the school.
Check out the posters and borrow one of the many books recommended.
To the Parents and Students of Ardtornish Primary School
We are excited to let you know that we are taking part in National Bandanna Day this year. Held on the last Friday in October, Bandanna Day is the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen.
Canteen provides free and tailored support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one, Canteen provides support such as counselling, peer support events and youth friendly resources.
Young people impacted by cancer are up to six times more likely to face mental health issues like anxiety or depression than their peers. After just six months of support from Canteen, almost two-thirds of young people report improvements in their mental health and overall wellbeing. Canteen also provides services for parents dealing with cancer in their family, because our research shows that when parents are supported through cancer, their children cope much better as well.
This Bandanna Day, we are supporting young people impacted by cancer by selling bandannas and fundraising for Canteen.
Payment for Bandana’s can be made via the QKR app from Friday 18 October until Thursday 24 October.
A list of students, class number and number of bandanas purchased (up to 3pm each day) will be given to me (Val Crozier) at 8am the following day and my students will deliver the bandanas to each student that day.
On Tuesday, 22 October, Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October, students may purchase a bandana from me in the JP yard (near the steps) from 8:35am to 8:45am. Correct amount of $7.00 is required for these cash purchases.
Students will be allowed to wear their 2024 Bandanas for the whole of week 2, term 4. Previous year’s Bandanas may not be worn.
Thank you for helping Ardtornish Primary School make a difference to the lives of young Aussies!
Val Crozier
Year 5 teacher
Room 28
We are excited to let you know that we are taking part in National Bandanna Day this year. Held on the last Friday in October, Bandanna Day is the flagship fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen.
Canteen provides free and tailored support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one, Canteen provides support such as counselling, peer support events and youth friendly resources.
Young people impacted by cancer are up to six times more likely to face mental health issues like anxiety or depression than their peers. After just six months of support from Canteen, almost two-thirds of young people report improvements in their mental health and overall wellbeing. Canteen also provides services for parents dealing with cancer in their family, because our research shows that when parents are supported through cancer, their children cope much better as well.
This Bandanna Day, we are supporting young people impacted by cancer by selling bandannas and fundraising for Canteen.
Payment for Bandana’s can be made via the QKR app from Friday 18 October until Thursday 24 October.
A list of students, class number and number of bandanas purchased (up to 3pm each day) will be given to me (Val Crozier) at 8am the following day and my students will deliver the bandanas to each student that day.
On Tuesday, 22 October, Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October, students may purchase a bandana from me in the JP yard (near the steps) from 8:35am to 8:45am. Correct amount of $7.00 is required for these cash purchases.
Students will be allowed to wear their 2024 Bandanas for the whole of week 2, term 4. Previous year’s Bandanas may not be worn.
Thank you for helping Ardtornish Primary School make a difference to the lives of young Aussies!
Val Crozier
Year 5 teacher
Room 28
