Ardtornish Newsletter

Term 4 Week 5 - 17th November 2023
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No 19

In this issue

  • Touchdown in Learning -The Ardtornish NFL Flag National Championship
  • Canteen Roster
  • Credits on Accounts
  • Book Fair
  • Principal’s Award
  • Starting School Mid-Year Intake 2024
  • Goodluck Kelly!
  • Colour Explosion Run4Fun
  • Have you applied for School Card?
  • Ignite Program
  • Family Fun Day
  • Game on in Room 4
Diary Dates
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November
22nd -2.15pm Finance Meeting
24th - Assembly
28th - Education Committee
           Meeting 7.30pm
29th- 6.15pm Finance Meeting
 
December
4th -Governing Council 7.00pm,
       Yr 4-6 Choir to City
7th - Kindy Transition,
        Yr 6 Transition to GGHS,    
        MHS, BPIHS
8th - Kindy Transition,
        Yr 6 Transition to GGHS,    
        MHS, BPIHS, Christmas
        Stall
12th- Graduation
14th- Waterworld Rm’s  4, 6, 8,
         11, 28
15th- Subway Meal Deal
Road Crossing
Monitors
 
Wed 15th Nov – Tue 21st Nov
Agam S, Edward H, Alistair A
 
Wed 22nd Nov – Tue 28th Nov
Sienna G, Caitlyn D, Alice E
 
Wed 29th Nov – Tue 5th Dec
Jamie H, Brody S, Izayah W
 
Please arrive by 8.25am

Touchdown in Learning
The Ardtonish NFL Flag National Championship Team

Players 2023: Mikaela B, Natalie S, Liam G, Zac H, Eli Joyce, Kelly M, Ky B, Mitchell F  Cooper Field, Ben G.
Coach - Shane Hatchard, Assistant Coach - Jackson H, Team Manager - Daniel Gehling.
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Gold Coast Sports Precinct in Queensland, our dedicated team of students showcased grit, skill, and teamwork at the NFL Flag National Championships, securing a commendable 7th place out of 10 teams. Placing 7th in a fiercely competitive field is a testament to the resilience and determination of our students. Coach Shane's emphasis on growth took center stage as the team faced challenges head-on, learning and adapting with each game. They played their true style of free-flowing, athletic football in the final consolation game, earning another deserved win to the tally.

In the world of sports, outcomes often hinge on the smallest of details. Our team's journey at the Gold Coast Sports Precinct was no exception. If a few games had swung in our favor, the narrative might have been different. The narrow winning margins served to highlight the team's potential for even greater achievements. We know that they will transfer the skills developed in the program to future endeavors both on and off of the sporting field.
Rankings tell only part of the story. Every play, every victory, and every setback contributed to the growth of our athletes. Coach Shane is extremely proud of their dedication to before school and holiday training ever since they won the State Championship early in Term 3. They took the responsibility of representing South Australia seriously and applied themselves wholly to the upcoming challenge.
As our team reflects on the NFL Flag National Championships, there's a sense of optimism for the future. Many of the players hope to come back and help train the next group of Ardtornish students who may wish to follow this inaugural South Australian representative team to the Gold Coast in 2024. Trials will be held this year for interested year 5’s and some have already started training on the school oval at play times. The experience has definitely highlighted the allure of this newly crowned Olympic sport. Mr G will include the exciting skills in his lessons to build the game in the school’s Physical Education program, so he can continue to expand student skills throughout the school.
In the end, our team's journey from the early learning of skills on the school oval, to the professionally set up fields on The Gold Coast, exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship, growth and learning that Ardtornish students have displayed for so many years. Placing 7th is an achievement, but the lessons learned and the bonds formed are the real victories. The NFL Flag National Championships may be over for this year, but the impact of this experience will resonate with our students as they continue to strive for excellence, both on and off the sporting field.
Thank you to everyone who supported us leading up to and on The Gold Coast.
Daniel Gehling

Canteen ROSTER

Tuesday 21st                           Jenni F
Wednesday 22nd                     Chris G-G
Thursday 23rd                          Anna M, Kristen V
Friday 24th                               Sharon D, Ling C, Victoria S

Tuesday 28th                           Jenni F
Wednesday 29th                      Deborah B
Thursday 30th                          deneice P, Tui M
Friday 1st                                 Dianne B, Lisa M
Credits on Accounts
 
Reminder to parents who have a credit on their account. This can be used towards any excursions, incursions or camps etc. To use your credit or if you have any queries please contact Cathy in the finance office by email [email protected] or by phone 82648099.

​Starting School 2024 – Mid Year Intake
Registrations of interest are now open to start school in the 2024 mid-year intake. If you have a child starting in the mid-year intake, please come in and fill in an Expression of Interest form (if you have not already done so).  Please do so as soon as possible, as our mid-year intake numbers are very high.
Kelly has been selected to represent South Australia on the 12 years and under track and field state team traveling to Launceston, Tasmania from Thursday 23 to Monday 27 November.
 His hard work and determination at the Sapsasa Metro Championships and trials puts him in good stead to perform well on the National stage for the second time in a term! He will compete in the Long Jump events. Have a fantastic time Kelly!
The online application form is available here.. School Card 2023 .
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped on Friday 3rd November for the Colour Explosion School Run4Fun. It was great to see so many of you and your help was greatly appreciated. 
We raised $13 500 which will go toward our providing blinds for our new building and refurbishing the junior primary oval. 
Incentive prizes from the Colour Explosion Run have arrived. We will work on sorting them ready for distribution to classrooms on Tuesday, November 21. The prizes will be delivered to classrooms in the afternoon ready to go home at the end of the day.
Students will receive their incentive prizes in a sealed bag with a summary stuck to the front of the bag. 
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Exciting news from Room 4 at Ardtornish Primary School!
 
Our students have embarked on a thrilling journey into game development, aligning with next year's Australian STEM Video Games Challenge theme, ‘Stars’. This initiative integrates STEM skills into the learning experience, offering a unique blend of education and entertainment.
 
Guided by Ms. Kirby, our students are crafting interactive games, tapping into their natural enthusiasm for technology. This hands-on approach not only hones technical skills but also fosters teamwork, communication, and perseverance.
 
We encourage parents to engage with their children about this exciting project, bridging the gap between classroom learning and home life.
 
We are immensely proud of Room 4's dedication to the STEM challenge, aligning with our commitment to a well-rounded education. Thank you for your continued support in nurturing our students' academic and creative development.
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