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Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 4 Week 1 - 21st October 2022
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No 18.

In this Issue

  • The Wizard of Oz will be Amazing
  • Class Placement Process for 2023
  • Canteen Roster
  • Exemptions
  • Congratulations Shantae
  • Student Safety after School
  • NAPLAN Reports
  • Bandanna Day
  • Group Photos
  • Invitation to Governing Council Meeting
  • Principal’s Award
  • Ardtornish Childrens Centre Update
  • Newton Netball Club
  • Sports Day
  • Exploring Measurement – Room 24

Diary Dates
 
October
 
26th – Wizard of Oz
27th - Wizard of Oz
28th – Bandana Day, Cricket
           Carnival, World Teachers
           Day
31st – Childrens Week
 
November
 
1st – Girls Cricket State Carnival
4th – Casual Clothes Day, Disco
10th – Sports Day

Road Crossing
Monitors


Wed 19th Oct – Tue 25th Oct
Abby F, Alexis H, Vera M
 
Wed 26th Oct – Tue 1st Nov
Amelie C, Isabella G, Caitlin D
 
Wed 2nd Nov – Tue 8th Nov
Angeline K, Ava B & Evie C (Mon),
 Mikayla N (Tue, Wed, Fri), Mikaela B (Thur)
 
Please arrive by 8.25am


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The Wizard of Oz will be Amazing

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Pictured –  Sara R & Brooklyn T,  Braylee D & Archer W,  Catie T & Emily M,  Harry M & Georgia S

'The Wizard of Oz’ like any performance requires many hours of practise and preparation but it  brings with it a range of benefits. When students are involved in a play:
  • They build their self-confidence and learn to deal with anxieties as they take on the challenge of being on stage, acting as another character, or carrying out technical roles backstage. There has been a noticeable change in every student’s confidence, from those first tentative readings at an audition, to the dress rehearsal as they develop voice projection, intonation and staging skills.
  • They learn to interact as a positive team member as they take on a role and perform as part of a large group knowing that the audience will enjoy the result of their cooperative actions.
  • They build concentration and memory skills as they learn many lines, dances, and cues. They also learn to be patient, as they rehearse scenes, practice backstage skills or quietly wait for their turn on stage. Students also better understand the importance of perseverance.
  • They improve their language and public speaking skills. Performing affects all subject outcomes positively because it strengthens their ability to communicate and co-operate.
There is a unique excitement that comes from performing to an audience and the students involved in the ‘The Wizard of Oz’, will love the ‘buzz’ that comes from the experience of being both on stage and backstage stage; an experience to remember their whole lives.
Performances are a special part of a child’s education and both Deb, Mark and myself want to publically thank all the staff and parents who have contributed to creating this wonderful production. Jane Moore – Librarian

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Class Placement Process for 2023
This term we commence the complex process of establishing classes for 2023 and so today you should receive a form regarding parent and student input into class placements. This form needs to be returned promptly to the office by the due date Friday 28th October.
LATE FORM INFORMATION MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Accurate enrolment numbers are essential for determining the configuration of year level classes. Therefore if your family is considering moving, it is important that you let us know now.  Your new school also needs this information.
Even if your plans are still tentative, tell the front office, as this will allow us to plan a range of contingencies.
Please inform the front office by email [email protected] or phone call 8264 8099 or by text message to  0447 467 152.

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Canteen ROSTER

 Tuesday 25th                           Michele S
Wednesday 26th                      Deborah M
Thursday 27th                          Chris G-G, Nicole R
Friday 28th                                Ling C, Tui M, Deneice P
                       
Tuesday 1st                              Michele S
Wednesday 2nd                       Michele S
Thursday 3rd                            Anna M, Nicole R
Friday 4th                                 Jenni F, Sharon D
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Congratulations Shantae
On the weekend of Thursday 8th of September until Sunday 11th of September, Shantae in Room 4 competed in the National FISAF Aerobics Competition in Brisbane.
Her Trio won their section and are the National Australian Champions for their section cadet small teams! Well done Shantae!
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​Student Safety after School

 
In the interest of everyone’s safety, students are expected to leave the school grounds as soon as they are dismissed at 3.00pm. There is a teacher on duty from 3.00pm - 3.15pm to supervise students waiting for their parents.
Any children who are unsupervised in the school grounds after 3.15pm will be brought to the office where their parents will be contacted to collect their child.   
Please note:  The Junior Primary playground is out of bounds after school as it is required for the OSHC program.  Teachers are not on duty in the Junior Primary area after school and therefore only OSHC students should be present in this space.
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Ardtornish Playgroup Start-Up Days this Friday 21 & 28 October. Suitable for children of all ages with parent supervision, 10am-11:30am, fruit provided. See what the playgroup space has to offer and join the new term four group.
Baby Playgroups Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings and CaFHS Early Parents Groups return, and a new Clinic is now available on site.  
To view the full program see our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArdtornishCC
All the best for the new, and final term for 2022.
 
Regards, John Buckell
Community Development Coordinator
8264 9828, 0409 984 495 or email [email protected]
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NAPLAN Reports
 
NAPLAN Reports for Year's 3 & 5 can be collected from the front office by a parent. 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. 
Please include child’s full name and class number
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When phoning or messaging your child’s absence please remember to add your child’s room number or teacher’s name.
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Newton Netball Club
 
NET SET GO! - ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!!
We can't wait to see our youngest netballers in our Term 4 Net Set Go program. 
For 5 to 7yo, the 8-week program will run on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 pm at The ARC Campbelltown starting on 20 October. 

$75 plus Netball SA fees (if not already paid this year).
Register via this link - https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/735c0a

INTRO TO NETBALL - TERM 4 PROGRAM
We are excited to advise that our 8-week Intro to Netball program is returning for Term 4. For 8 to 10yos, our Intro to Netball program is great for those new to netball or those interested in getting a taste of what it is like at a Premier League Club.

It will be held at our training courts (Paradise) from 5:15 to 6:15 on Tuesdays starting on 25 October.

Places are limited to 10 participants.
Cost is $80. Register via this link - https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/e78ab0

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Foundation students from Room 24 have been and continue to explore Measurement
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​Measuring how wide the desk is.
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Standing from the shortest to the tallest.
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*have and are undertaking activities to identify the attribute (including mass, capacity,    
  length and duration) of objects and events.
*understand language and vocabulary related to measurable attributes.
*use  direct comparisons  to compare the attributes  of objects and events.
*sequence days of the week and times of the day
*connect familiar events to the correct time of the day
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