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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 4 Week 3 - 1st November 2019
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No 18.
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In this Issue
Diary Dates
November 2nd – Fete 4th – School Closure Day 7th – Urrbrae Wetlands – Rm’s 26, 27 11th – Remembrance Day, 11th – 13th - Adare Camp Room’s 21, 30, 31 13th – Sports Portfolio Meeting 7pm 14th – Yr 8 Preparation Day, Kildare Orientation 21st – Foundation Zoo Excursion 22nd – Assembly 10am Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 6th Nov – Tue 12th Nov Jett C, Corvin T, Tyson W Wed 13th Nov – Tue 19th Nov Zac S, Levi H, Matthew G Wed 20th Nov – Tue 26th Nov Lily H, Ayla W, Erin H Please arrive by 8.25am |
Aladdin, a Production of which to be Proud
Barry Hill, a theatrical reviewer for two Australia-wide web sites watched our production from our VIP section. He wrote a very detailed review. Here are a few paragraphs from it.
Last night I was fortunate to attend the Ardtornish Primary end of year production of Aladdin. As a newcomer to their shows I was unsure what to expect. I needn’t have been as the production was highly enjoyable as was evidenced by the enthusiastic audience response throughout the show. With so many students involved it would be unfair to single out any particular performer however there are many memorable scenes. My favourites were – the cast stepping off the stage to involve the audience (with yours truly singled out), the Genie’s song and dance with the cast (and a carpet that never gave up, providing lots of action at the front), the star scene, and of course, everyone’s favourite, the underwater scene featuring the romance of the shark family to the backing track of ‘Baby Shark’ which had us all in hysterics! This show had been rehearsed since Term 1 and the director/producers are to be commended, Jane Moore, Sharon McAskill, Victoria Matthews, Liz Bagley, David McAskill and Steve Whitehead. Needless to say, the audience (and this reviewer) were highly entertained and the students received well deserved enthusiastic applause at the conclusion of the evening. As a reviewer, actor and director it is gratifying to see that the skills of theatre are not being forgotten. The future of theatre is safe with students with such dedication and enthusiasm as the cast of Aladdin! What a glowing review! Congratulations to students of Rooms 8, 11, 19 and 20. Aladdin merchandise will be on sale in the garden area at our annual fete on Saturday. You can also buy tickets there for our Aladdin raffle, valued at over $150. The prize is a Genie Build a Bear, an Aladdin Book, a Magic Lamp and a 3D printed Genie. Tickets are 3 for $5 or $2 each. The tickets can be bought at the office until Week 6 when it will be drawn at the assembly. ……………………………………………………………………. Students as Authors – Student Book Display in the library This term students have produced story books to go in the library. A major display of their work will be available for parents to view from Monday. Drop before or after school and see what wonderfully imaginative stories students have written. 
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Canteen Roster
Tuesday 5th Michele S Wednesday 6th Mary-Anne R Thursday 7th Tui M, Ling C Friday 8th Rhonda P, Stacey C Tuesday 12th Michele S Wednesday 13th Mary - Anne R Thursday 14th Evelyn C, Deneice P Friday 15th Kellie F, Nicole I 
Materials and Service Fees
School fees for 2020 will be approximately $320. NAPLAN Reports now available for Yrs: 3/5/7
NAPLAN Reports have arrived, a consent note has gone home. If you would like your child to collect their report from the office, they must bring in the signed consent note. Alternatively a parent/caregiver can collect the report from the front office. 
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Children’s Centre Fifth Birthday Celebration
Thank you to all that joined us for our Birthday Celebration last Saturday. Thanks to Jayne and Sharon who painted faces, the Pedal Prix crew who provided food, our incredible cake decorator Melissa Freebairn, local services who donated prizes for the raffle, and the staff and students who helped on the day. A special mention to the local performers, Mell Preusker guitarist and recording artist, Simon from Aces Magic, and the Indonesian ensemble Adelino Angklung who entertained us on the day. Apologies to those who endured kazoo concerts at home. New Term Program Highlights include: Baby Playgroup Monday and Thursday mornings, Twilight Play - A Walk in the Park Wednesday 6 November and Water Play Tuesday 3 December, Cycle Saturday on 23 November, Making Music for young children Thursday mornings, and Family First Aid on Saturday 7 December, the Positive Parenting Program, three Wednesday evening starting on 13 November, the four session Mindfulness Program Tuesday evening from 26 November, and more stuff – have a look at the Ardtornish Children’s Centre Facebook page, call, SMS or drop in to book. John Buckell Community Development Coordinator 82649828, 0409984495 or email [email protected] Parent Support Group for children on the Autism Spectrum
If you have a child/grandchild who is on the Autism Spectrum and you would like to
I would like this support group to be accessible to all. Please let me know 3 suitable days and times and whether you would prefer to meet fortnightly or monthly. Register your interest today via email [email protected] Tracey Cooper Pastoral Care Worker Ardtornish Primary School Ph: 8264 8099 
Year 5&6 children are welcome to this event of fun, food and friend
See you at our Christmas Pageant Fete
Your support this Saturday is vital to its success Starting at 9:30 and running to 2:00pm This year’s fete should prove to be even bigger and better than last years. Gifts and crafts, a toy stall, fairy floss, rides, coffee, BBQ, face painting, food stalls and other attractions have all been organised by the Governing Council and classes to raise funds for the school and your support is essential for its success. Thank you to all those people who have offered to staff stalls and set up or disassemble them at the end of the day. ICAS Digital Technologies Assessments
In Term 3, seven students participated in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools Digital Technologies Assessments. At our week 3 assembly, Tyson W, Hayden N, Matthew G, Levi H, Hudson G, Cooper T and Summer H were acknowledged and congratulated for entering this competition and challenging their thinking in a different way. Congratulations to the following students who received outstanding achievement awards: Credit: Hudson G Room 31 Merit: Levi H Room 8 & Tyson W Room 9 
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Ardtornish Dance Sports Nationals 2019
This year five Ardtornish teams travelled to Queensland to participate in the national finals of the DanceStar, 100% Cheer and School Aerobics competitions. Every team performed admirably over the course of the middle of August weekend.
Our future legends (All-stars), middle primary (Diamond Squad) and senior (Shooting Stars) cheer teams competed on the Friday against some very skilled competition. Each team took to the stage with big smiles on their faces and did their very best. They looked amazing with their new uniforms and pom poms. Unfortunately, no cheer medals were won this year.
On Saturday afternoon we had our open aerobics trio, Hasta Luego, took to the stage. All three girls had worked very hard this year to learn a highly technical routine with many strength-based skills, including tricep push ups on their toes! There were many nerves beforehand, but you wouldn’t have known once they were up there. They performed strongly and were awarded a bronze medal for their efforts (only 1 point off silver!) Well done girls.
Lastly, our primary theatrical dance team performed on Sunday afternoon. Again, competition was of a very high standard and we were just happy to be in the mix. Our girls danced strongly in their sports day themed dance and were awarded a silver medal. This is even more impressive as one of the performers sprained her ankle 30 seconds into the routine and continued to dance until the end.
This has been our most successful year yet and we just wanted to say well done to all competitors who performed over the weekend with such enthusiasm and commitment to their team. You should all be very proud of yourselves, our teams and our school. Thank you to our super coach Shanisse who travelled up on her own time to support our kids and thank you to parents who were able to rearrange work, life and their finances to make this happen for the children.
We would also like to extend a very special thank you to all the school staff who support this programme. In particular, Michele Kraniac and Cathie Ettridge for all of the finance and administration assistance.
Colleen Goerner on behalf of Ardtornish Dance Sports Management Group
Our future legends (All-stars), middle primary (Diamond Squad) and senior (Shooting Stars) cheer teams competed on the Friday against some very skilled competition. Each team took to the stage with big smiles on their faces and did their very best. They looked amazing with their new uniforms and pom poms. Unfortunately, no cheer medals were won this year.
On Saturday afternoon we had our open aerobics trio, Hasta Luego, took to the stage. All three girls had worked very hard this year to learn a highly technical routine with many strength-based skills, including tricep push ups on their toes! There were many nerves beforehand, but you wouldn’t have known once they were up there. They performed strongly and were awarded a bronze medal for their efforts (only 1 point off silver!) Well done girls.
Lastly, our primary theatrical dance team performed on Sunday afternoon. Again, competition was of a very high standard and we were just happy to be in the mix. Our girls danced strongly in their sports day themed dance and were awarded a silver medal. This is even more impressive as one of the performers sprained her ankle 30 seconds into the routine and continued to dance until the end.
This has been our most successful year yet and we just wanted to say well done to all competitors who performed over the weekend with such enthusiasm and commitment to their team. You should all be very proud of yourselves, our teams and our school. Thank you to our super coach Shanisse who travelled up on her own time to support our kids and thank you to parents who were able to rearrange work, life and their finances to make this happen for the children.
We would also like to extend a very special thank you to all the school staff who support this programme. In particular, Michele Kraniac and Cathie Ettridge for all of the finance and administration assistance.
Colleen Goerner on behalf of Ardtornish Dance Sports Management Group
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