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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 4 Week 9 - 11th December 2020
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No 23
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In this issue
Diary Dates
January 19th - Front office open for uniform sales 10am - 12pm 21st - Front office open for uniform sales 10am –12pm 27th - First day of school 2020 February 15th – 17th Arbury Park Camp Rm’s 7 & 8 March 9th – 11th Rm 9 & 10 Aquatic Camp Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 27th Jan – Tue 2nd Feb Gargee V, Isabella C, Maddison J Wed 3rd Feb – Tue 9th Feb Gemma R, Avara E, Lara B Please arrive by 8.25am |
The Year Seven Award Winners
Acknowledging students outstanding skills, talents and service to the Ardtornish school community.
At Tuesday night’s Graduation ceremony, held at Sfera’s on the Park, 260 family members and staff, saw 63 students graduate in a night of speeches, performances and presentations. The highlight of the night was the presentation of various awards to students to acknowledge their outstanding achievements and contributions to APS. The ‘Student of the Year Award’ was presented to Keilah H by Dr Richard Harvey to acknowledge her outstanding all round achievements throughout the year. The ‘Sports Award’ went to Jayde V and Ruby R-B, presented by Daniel Gehling for their outstanding level of participation and achievement in sport. The ‘Florey Music Award’ was provided by The Honourable Frances Bedford MP, presented by Anne O’Dea to Lily H in recognition of her musical achievements. Levi H and Matthew G received The ‘Technology Award’ presented by Steve Whitehead to recognize their ICT achievements. The ‘Reading Mentor Award’ was presented to Cooper N-J by Carla Tantis for effectively mentoring JP students in reading. The ‘Community Service Award’ was presented to Jordyn C and Amber C for their significant contribution to our schools community. The ‘Japanese Award’ presented by Tali Poole went to Makaela F for her achievements in Japanese. The ‘Inaugural Writers Award’ went to Kendra H for producing stories of an incredibly high standard using sophisticated language and interesting story lines. Congratulations to all our winners for contributing so much to our school community. We wish all graduates the very best for the future and know that they will be great ambassadors for our school. A special thanks to the Year 7 teaching team of Daniel Gehling, Natalie Hall and Tali Poole and SSO Michelle von Einem who organized an outstanding and memorable event. 
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Canteen ROSTERWednesday 28th Maryanne R
Thursday 29th Ling C, Natasha H Friday 30th Rhonda P, Stacey C Tuesday 2nd Michele S Wednesday 3rd Maryanne R Thursday 4th Tui M, Deneice P Friday 5th Jenni F, Trish R 
2021 Term Dates
Term 1 - Tuesday 27th January – Friday 9th April Term 2 – Monday 27th April – Friday 2nd July Term 3 – Monday 19th July – Friday 24th September Term 4 – Monday 11th October – Friday 10th December 
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Who could have imagined the year we have… well apparently there is a long list including Steven King and Bill Gates. Well, if I could see into the future I would love us all well rested, in good spirits and keen to bounce back into 2021, and make the most of the common wealth and the goodwill we all share.
Check out the library for vacation events https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/Lists/Search_Results?dlv_DLV%20Search%20Results=(dd_Pub%20Content%20Tags=Children) and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArdtornishCC for a few outdoor activities in including: 
From the team at the children’s Centre - have a great Christmas, be safe and enjoy a well-deserved holiday, no matter how long or short and we’ll catch ya later. Cheers!
John Buckell Community Development Coordinator 82649828, 0409984495 or email john.buckell@sa.gov.au 
Students should keep reading for at least 10 minutes a day over the school holidays to set themselves up for a great start to the new school year. It will keep their brains active, develop overall reading skills and their love of reading. To help families keep their reading momentum rolling over the holidays, Scholastic are releasing some reading resources at the end of term, including
Happy summer reading! 
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Tracey’s Care Column
Christmas Time…..
For some, it is all about having the Christmas Tree adorned with tinsel and lights and presents beneath it, Christmas Eve traditions of leaving the carrot for the reindeer and a glass of milk or beer and biscuits for Santa, Christmas brunch/lunch/dinner, opening presents, visiting family and friends and vegging out on the sofa after eating way too much food.
For some, it is an extra cost to add to the already tight budget and the stress of extra financial worries trying to provide an extra special day for the kids.
For some, it is an extremely challenging time for those who have lost a loved one or are away from family and friends and are at odds on how to look and act okay when inside they are not.
For some, who do not celebrate Christmas they are possibly making the most of the public holidays or maybe the sales at the shops.
For me, Christmas is an acknowledgement and celebration of love, joy and peace which is freely offered to all of us through Jesus.
Free Christmas Activities
Christmas Tree Trail
Where: Golden Fields, Atlantis Drive, Golden Grove
When: 8 December to 4 January
Get the family together to discover all of the 60 hidden Christmas Trees scattered throughout the beautiful surrounds of Golden Fields. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a day wandering through the Christmas Tree Trail where you will find beautifully decorated wooden Christmas trees. Be sure to find the hidden Christmas word along the trail to help Santa make his list and enter the competition to go in the running to win one of two $250 Westfield Gift Cards. For the trail map and competition details and other Christmas activities like Christmas Light Trail and Movies in the Park go to https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au and search, Christmas.
Christmas Carols
Sunday December 20 6pm Free BBQ & 7pm Christmas Carols
Peace Service
This time of year can be a difficult time especially when we are surrounded by celebrations, busyness, and expectations, as we often are at Christmas. It can be an emotional challenge for various reasons like disconnection with family, brokenness, grief or a loss of hope in our lives. At Tea Tree Gully Uniting Church the Peace Service will be a quiet time for you to just be and reflect in a warm, inviting atmosphere of care and if you would like to there will be an opportunity for you to light a candle in remembrance or for a future hope.
When: Tuesday 15 December 7.30pm
Where: Tea Tree Gully Uniting, Milne Road, Tea Tree Gully
Local Christmas Services
Church @ Para Vista, Cnr Nelson & Milne Roads Para Vista
Christmas Eve 7pm, Free Sausage Sizzle from 6pm
Hope Valley Church Grand Junction Road Hope Valley
Christmas Eve 5pm, 7pm & 9pm
Christmas Day online
Tea Tree Gully Uniting Church, 600 Milne Road Tea Tree Gully
Christmas Eve 6pm or 8pm
Christmas Day 9.00am
Merry Christmas to one and all & Happy Holidays!
Tracey Cooper
Pastoral Care Worker
Christmas Time…..
For some, it is all about having the Christmas Tree adorned with tinsel and lights and presents beneath it, Christmas Eve traditions of leaving the carrot for the reindeer and a glass of milk or beer and biscuits for Santa, Christmas brunch/lunch/dinner, opening presents, visiting family and friends and vegging out on the sofa after eating way too much food.
For some, it is an extra cost to add to the already tight budget and the stress of extra financial worries trying to provide an extra special day for the kids.
For some, it is an extremely challenging time for those who have lost a loved one or are away from family and friends and are at odds on how to look and act okay when inside they are not.
For some, who do not celebrate Christmas they are possibly making the most of the public holidays or maybe the sales at the shops.
For me, Christmas is an acknowledgement and celebration of love, joy and peace which is freely offered to all of us through Jesus.
Free Christmas Activities
Christmas Tree Trail
Where: Golden Fields, Atlantis Drive, Golden Grove
When: 8 December to 4 January
Get the family together to discover all of the 60 hidden Christmas Trees scattered throughout the beautiful surrounds of Golden Fields. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a day wandering through the Christmas Tree Trail where you will find beautifully decorated wooden Christmas trees. Be sure to find the hidden Christmas word along the trail to help Santa make his list and enter the competition to go in the running to win one of two $250 Westfield Gift Cards. For the trail map and competition details and other Christmas activities like Christmas Light Trail and Movies in the Park go to https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au and search, Christmas.
Christmas Carols
Sunday December 20 6pm Free BBQ & 7pm Christmas Carols
Peace Service
This time of year can be a difficult time especially when we are surrounded by celebrations, busyness, and expectations, as we often are at Christmas. It can be an emotional challenge for various reasons like disconnection with family, brokenness, grief or a loss of hope in our lives. At Tea Tree Gully Uniting Church the Peace Service will be a quiet time for you to just be and reflect in a warm, inviting atmosphere of care and if you would like to there will be an opportunity for you to light a candle in remembrance or for a future hope.
When: Tuesday 15 December 7.30pm
Where: Tea Tree Gully Uniting, Milne Road, Tea Tree Gully
Local Christmas Services
Church @ Para Vista, Cnr Nelson & Milne Roads Para Vista
Christmas Eve 7pm, Free Sausage Sizzle from 6pm
Hope Valley Church Grand Junction Road Hope Valley
Christmas Eve 5pm, 7pm & 9pm
Christmas Day online
Tea Tree Gully Uniting Church, 600 Milne Road Tea Tree Gully
Christmas Eve 6pm or 8pm
Christmas Day 9.00am
Merry Christmas to one and all & Happy Holidays!
Tracey Cooper
Pastoral Care Worker
