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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 3 Week 7 - 7th September 2018
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No 14.
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In this issue
Diary Dates
September 10th – Governing Council 7pm 12th – SAPSASA Tennis Carnival 20th – Choir Performance 21st – Assembly 10am 22-23rd – Pedal Prix 27th – Disco 4-7 6.30 – 8.30pm 28th – Last Day Term 3, 2.15pm Dismissal October 15th – First day back Term 4, Finance Meeting 6pm 18th – Colour Run Road Crossing
Monitors Tue 18th Sep – Mon 24th Sep Mia H, Skye H, Ayla W Tue 25th Sep – Fri 28th Sep & Mon 15th Oct Maddi L, Asha D, Grace E Tue 16th Sep – Mon 22nd Sep Carlos G-C, Djuro D, Riley D Please arrive by 8.25am |
Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum
The Child Protection Curriculum is a teaching and learning program that runs from preschool to Year 12. It is structured around two main themes which present students with topics and activities that increase in complexity as the students move through their schooling
Theme 1: We all have the right to be safe.
Children are encouraged to think about people and things which keep them safe. For younger children the program is based on their needs, e.g. “The need to be looked after properly by adults.” For older students the theme has a human rights perspective which also emphasizes personal responsibility. “We have the right to be safe and we have the responsibility to act safely and keep others safe.” Theme 2: We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust. This theme encourages children to identify a wide range of people they trust and can talk to. The curriculum explicitly explores how feelings of trust may change over time or become confused or mixed up especially if someone whom we once trusted behaves in a way that we find uncomfortable. The four main focus areas, which are examined, in progressive complexity, in accordance with the learners age are: 1: The right to be safe 2: Relationships 3: Recognising and reporting abuse 4: Protective strategies The curriculum is constructivist in its approach, i.e. learners are active participants in the process of taking in information and building their own knowledge and understanding. At Ardtornish the Child Protection Curriculum is delivered each year as part of a 3 year cycle to ensure that the main themes and focus areas are introduced, revisited and strengthened throughout a child’s schooling. Aspects of the Child Protection Curriculum integrate with the Health curriculum and SHINE’s Relationships & Sexual Health Program to provide our children with a relevant and balanced program to help them keep safe. Our early year’s classes participate in the Keeping Safe with Emmy and Friends Program, which directly links with CPC. This term all children have provided feedback regarding safety at school through two surveys; Student Wellbeing online survey for years 4-7 and Taking care of myself and others survey for years R-3. Information gathered will inform us of aspects needing to be addressed and promote the continued use of positive safety and wellbeing strategies across the school. 2019 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 ROSTERTuesday 11th Michele S
Wednesday 12th Mary-Anne R Thursday 13th Megan K Friday 14th Melinda K, Helen G, Emma S Tuesday 18th Michele S Wednesday 19th Mary-Anne R Thursday 20th Simon S, Emma S Friday 21st Josie D, Rhonda P, Renae W
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Cyber Safety Posters designed by Jacob, Frank, Dan and Jeshua
No Smoking on School grounds. $400 fine
We are trying a new event this year. We are adding an explosion of colour through APS Primary school. We are calling it APS Rainbow Run. The day will include a colour explosion run as well as many fun activities.
The School Run4Fun Colour Explosion will be held on 18th of October starting at 1:45pm. We ask that students wear a plain white T-shirt or white casual clothes as the students will be covered in powder from head to toe. Parents are welcome to come and watch or join in with our “Rainbow Run”. The day’s focus is on fun and fitness with the added benefit of raising funds for our school. We are fundraising to buy a new shelter for the oval. Keep an eye out for the Sponsorship Form the youngest child in your family will receive to help raise funds for our great school.
Students have received a Sponsorship Form with instructions on how to raise money and order prizes. Students obtain donations in cash using the Sponsorship Form together with online fundraising (online fundraising is the preferred method of sponsorship, No Qkr! available).
Students who raise as little as $10 or more will receive an incentive prize for their efforts. But why not aim higher? You have the option to choose up to five (5) prizes and this will set your fundraising goal. Family and friends are your greatest supporters, so ask them first for your support. You will reach your fundraising goal in no time.
and get ready for a BLAST OF COLOUR! Happy fundraising!
The School Run4Fun Colour Explosion will be held on 18th of October starting at 1:45pm. We ask that students wear a plain white T-shirt or white casual clothes as the students will be covered in powder from head to toe. Parents are welcome to come and watch or join in with our “Rainbow Run”. The day’s focus is on fun and fitness with the added benefit of raising funds for our school. We are fundraising to buy a new shelter for the oval. Keep an eye out for the Sponsorship Form the youngest child in your family will receive to help raise funds for our great school.
Students have received a Sponsorship Form with instructions on how to raise money and order prizes. Students obtain donations in cash using the Sponsorship Form together with online fundraising (online fundraising is the preferred method of sponsorship, No Qkr! available).
Students who raise as little as $10 or more will receive an incentive prize for their efforts. But why not aim higher? You have the option to choose up to five (5) prizes and this will set your fundraising goal. Family and friends are your greatest supporters, so ask them first for your support. You will reach your fundraising goal in no time.
and get ready for a BLAST OF COLOUR! Happy fundraising!
Hi,
We are putting together our new program for term 4.
If you have any thoughts about any activities you would like us to arrange please give us a call, sms, message on Facebook or drop in.
Suggestions so far include: kite flying for Twilight Play; a session supporting parent to assist their children moving from home to kindy & from kindy to school; and a parenting support program. Evening timeslots remain popular time as do Baby Playgroups.
All of the above and several options for Philp Altmann’s Mindfulness courses will be offered in term 4. Our next Circle of Security course will likely be in term 1, 2019
Alas, our Yoga for Mothers to Be program was not well supported and is no more. We will try again in 2019.
We’d love to hear from you!
John Buckell
82649828, 0409984495 or email [email protected]
Sunshine Online is a great resource that theteachers and students use here at school. This resource can also be accessed by students and parents at home using the website or app. There is access to a range of e-books for students to practice their reading skills at home, as well as many interactive activities that support comprehension, fluency, spelling and writing.
You can access this resource using:
www.sunshineonline.com.au
user: ardtornish
password: primary
OR you can download the Sunshine Online app and use the same login details.
You can access this resource using:
www.sunshineonline.com.au
user: ardtornish
password: primary
OR you can download the Sunshine Online app and use the same login details.
Keep your kids smiling
At the School Dental Service, dental care is FREE for all babies, children not yet at school and most children to age 17.
The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.
Call us now for an appointment!
Your local clinic is: Modbury GP Plus Dental Clinic Phone: 7425 8700
Keep your kids smiling
At the School Dental Service, dental care is FREE for all babies, children not yet at school and most children to age 17.
The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.
Call us now for an appointment!
Your local clinic is: Modbury GP Plus Dental Clinic Phone: 7425 8700
School Fete
Saturday 3rd November
If you would like to book a stall please phone Michele Kraniac on 8264 8099.
Saturday 3rd November
If you would like to book a stall please phone Michele Kraniac on 8264 8099.
Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer at school in anyway, e.g. helping in the classroom, on excursions, transporting to sporting events etc. You require a DCSI Clearance and have attended a Responding to abuse and neglect Training session. Certificates of completion take time to be processed so please don’t leave things until the last minute and then be disappointed when you are not able to volunteer.
RAN training session Monday 10th September. 9am. Please phone the office to book in.
Book Week 2018
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