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Ardtornish NewsletterTerm 4 Week 7 - 26th November 2021
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No 20
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In this issue
Diary Dates November 26th - School Closure Day 26th - Xmas Market Ladies night 6pm – late 30th - Governing Council 7pm 30th - Choir to City all day December 1st - Xmas Stall 2nd - Kindy Transition Morning 2nd - Morialta Excursion 2nd - Yr 6 High School Transition 3rd - Kindy Transition Morning 3rd - Yr 7 High School Transition 6th - Yr 6 Graduation 7th - Yr 7 Graduation 7th - Wizbang Excursion 9th - Waterworld Excursion 10th – Assembly 10th – Term 4 ends 2pm LAST DAY OF TERM 4 FRIDAY 10th DECEMBER 2.00pm Road Crossing
Monitors Wed 24th Nov – Tue 30th Nov Maddison H, India S, Siana D Wed 1st Dec – Tue 7th Dec Jakob P, Zak S, Hugo H Wed 8th Dec – Fri 10th Dec Jude H, Tate W, Keira C Please arrive by 8.25am |
Instrumental Music: Developing MindsIn 2021, students from Yrs. 4 - 6, who joined the Free instrumental music program, began to learn Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone and Percussion and formed a band to improve their skills. The band pictured below meets to rehearse each Tuesday and every student is becoming a more skilled.
Recently, a skoolbag notice invited parents to register their children, if they will be in years 4 - 6 in 2022, for next year’s program. The ‘tuition costs’ of the lessons is free however, there is a $55 a term fee to hire an instrument, if the child does not have one, and buy a tutor book.
Further opportunities to learn an instrument is also available from private providers, for students who wish to learn guitar (Yr. 3-6) and piano/keyboard (F-6). Registrations are due by 4/12/21 Friday of Week 8.
Learning a musical instrument brings with it many benefits. One survey from the USA showed that 80% of academic awards are consistently gained by the 20% of students enrolled in instrumental music classes. Learning an instrument: Improves Self-Esteem. Learning music is hard work, but also very rewarding, which can lead to a genuine increase in self-esteem. Music Increases Memorizing Capacity. Music students show evidence of greater memory training which enables higher academic achievement across the curriculum. Music Improves Reasoning Capacity. Students learning music have enhanced comprehension skills. Music Improves Pupil's Time Management, Organization & Team Skills It takes discipline for a child to set aside time each week to practice. Learning to discipline themselves can eliminate procrastination, and assist a child to like structure and organization. Music is Mathematical. It is rhythmically based on the subdivision of time into fractions, which the students must do instantaneously, and playing enhances their mathematical ability. Music is Physical Education. Learning to play an instrument requires coordination of fingers, hands, arms, cheek and facial muscles in addition to extraordinary control of the diaphragm, back, stomach and chest muscles. Other Benefits Include: The fostering of self-expression, emotional intelligence and responsibility. The development of discipline, pride, concentration and social communication as well as the development of physical coordination and problem solving skills. Enjoyment. If playing an instrument is considered enjoyable, it may take time away from less desirable things, such as watching television or playing video games. In addition to this, any activity that is enjoyable can be a great stress reliever, which is especially important for our kids in a world of ever-increasing stress. In Summary: Music improves concentration, listening ability, reading and comprehension ability, mathematical perception, coordination and ability to maintain a relaxed focus. It is an investment in your child’s educational future.
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Every year KIWANIS provide our school with an opportunity to present students with Terrific Kid awards. A Terrific Kid is a student who is thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, friendly, inquisitive and capable to try their very best.
For 90 years, our School Banking program has helped children learn about money.
You may be aware that in past months, a number of state and territory governments have announced bans on banks delivering programs in their schools, and the NSW Government announced a similar decision today, because of a report from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Because of the ASIC review and government decisions, we have had to make a difficult decision to close our School Banking program nationally. As a result, the CommBank School Banking program will not be returning to schools beyond 2021. Our School Banking program was established in 1931, since then we have helped more than 15 million Australians take their first financial steps. This would not have been possible without the wonderful support we have had from the schools. While our in-school program will close, we are committed to supporting financial wellbeing. We have launched a new CommBank Youth Hub, which brings together all our youth financial education resources for parents and teachers. Thank you sincerely for your support of our program. |
SOFTBALL SUCCESS
The boys and girls Statewide Schools was played at West Beach. Firstly we would like to thank Mrs Hall, Mr Tagell, Mr London and Mr Gehling for coaching and organising this event.
The girls team played 3 games against Highgate, Belair and Largs Bay. The girls didn’t win but they were still very competitive losing by only a little bit in every game. The boys played 2 round robin games. In the first game they faced Allenby Gardens and won 10-6. The second game against Largs Bay they had a very big win winning 21-3. These two awesome wins had them confident heading into the grand final against Allenby Gardens. The boys had a few nerves but by the end of the second innings they were feeling very confident. In the last 20 minutes they were down 6-7 and then scored 7 runs to make it 13-7. From here they stopped Allenby Gardens from winning, to be crowned the winners of the day winning 13-10. The boys came back to school crowned as the undefeated champions. On behalf of the boys’ team we would like to thank Mr London and Mr Tagell for coaching us and mentoring us for the last 2 months. We would like to thank all of the coaches, umpires and parents. A special thanks to all the parents who transported students to West Beach and back, assisted with and watched the games. Written by Kobe Jarman and Kai Belshaw 
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Year 4 Room 15 Kiva
Since 2011, students have proudly supported KIVA: a global, not for profit organisation, connecting people around the world to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25.00 to help create opportunities. This year is no exception.
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Students shared in some wonderful discussions with their partners to negotiate where their donations would be directed. This process was a great opportunity for students to think about others, collaborate and make decisions together. The process of raising money consisted of students in our class helping at home for a gold coin donation. They then planned and presented a talk to the class about their job. |
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This year loans were made in Samoa, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, the United States of America, Congo, Pakistan, Palestine, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Togo, Samoa and Solomon Islands.
Over the last 10 years we have contributed towards 165 loans in 46 different countries, such a wonderful achievement. |
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Congratulations to all the students involved in this program. Somewhere, you made a difference.
Maggie Holloway ~ Classroom Teacher
MIKAELA ETHAN AVA ANGUS AMELIE ARI HARPER BRODIE CAITLIN COOPER MASON ALICE RILEY ERIN LENNEX ISABELLA HAMISH SOPHIE JAMIE JADE BRAXTON EMILY KELLY JESSICA HARRY AMALIE BROKK NATALIE
And to every child in my class since 2011 and Natalie R - Thankyou
NOVEMBER 2021
Maggie Holloway ~ Classroom Teacher
MIKAELA ETHAN AVA ANGUS AMELIE ARI HARPER BRODIE CAITLIN COOPER MASON ALICE RILEY ERIN LENNEX ISABELLA HAMISH SOPHIE JAMIE JADE BRAXTON EMILY KELLY JESSICA HARRY AMALIE BROKK NATALIE
And to every child in my class since 2011 and Natalie R - Thankyou
NOVEMBER 2021