Newsletter Principal’s Report 23rd November 2017

2018 School Update Planning is well on the way for 2018. Teachers and staff are currently putting together grades for next year. At the moment the structure for 2018 will be the same as 2017 with 10 classes. Teachers will be placed in positions as soon all staffing movements are known. If you know that your child will not be returning to Ardeer South in 2018 please inform the school as soon as possible. Join a Club. Many young people are able to grow and develop in both maturity and skills by joining a club or organisation that meets regularly outside the home. They are provided with structure, community and opportunities that aren’t available within normal family life. Choose one that fits your child’s age as well as their interests from the wide range that are available. One example would be Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play constructive roles in society. Groups are available all over the world and are gender based. The movement employs a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports. The scouts have a uniform that aims to remove any social differences between the students that attend. Most sports have a group that your child can join to both improve their skills as well as socializing with like-minded people. A number offer opportunity over many years – scouting offers programs from 7 years old up to 25 years old. This longevity demonstrates commitment and determination. Many of them have a very low cost of entry and will provide stimulating activities that will enrich your child’s life and give them leadership opportunities. Written by Nigel Lane. www.nigellane.com.au Used by permission

Diary Dates

November 2017 24th Report Writing Day – Student Free Day

27th Curriculum Day – Student Free Day

28th Transition Day Two - Kindergarten to Primary School Foundation 2018

Diary Dates cont……

December 2017

1st Assembly

4th 9am Bruce Memorial Gift

5th Transition Day Three - Kindergarten to Primary School Foundation 2018

8th Grade 3 Sleepover

12th Orientation Day - Year 6 to Year 7

Orientation Day - Kindergarten to Primary School Foundation 2018

School Banking day is Tuesday each week, hand your banking book to your teacher.

Merit Certificates

Tina 3/4B Yabniel 5/6A Nawal P/1B Ibrahim 3/4B Asiyah P/1A Maimun P/1A Feleti P/1A Johnny P/1B Sarah P/1B Akshaya 5/6C Annabelle 3/4C Lachlan 5/6C

Sinan 3/4C Taylan 5/6B Obed 1/2A Aaron 5/6A Kaio 1/2A Jessica 5/6B Teresa 5/6A Jessica 5/6B Danny P/1A Nike 5/6B Nicole 5/6B Max 3/4B Charlotte 3/4B Kasey 3/4B Tema 3/4B

Kaan P/1B Ridwan P/1A Joshua P/1B Amir 5/6A Renee 5/6A Ryan 1/2A Maher 1/2A Simon 5/6C Hanady 5/6C Natasha 5/6C Josephine 3/4C Oliver 3/4C Johnathon 1/2B Saige 1/2B J’Alyana 3/4A

Muntas 3/4A

Western Suburbs Soccer Club would like to extend a warm welcome, to Ardeer South Primary School aged child to participate in free Soccer clinics hosted over summer.

Western Suburbs Soccer Club Ralph Reserve, 1 Ralph Street

Sunshine West Every Saturday 10am to 11.30am

No Cost

Please bring soccer boots or runners, shin pads (if you have them) and water bottle. For more information: sms Sasha on 0411361024

““““Success means Success means Success means Success means carrying on from one failure to another without ever losing your carrying on from one failure to another without ever losing your carrying on from one failure to another without ever losing your carrying on from one failure to another without ever losing your enthusiasmenthusiasmenthusiasmenthusiasm”””” ----Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

International Day 14th November 2017

Bollywood dancing and Japanese Taiko drumming were just two of the Acts that were performed on

Tuesday 14th November to mark International Day at Ardeer South Primary School. The day is celebrated

every second year and it is our way of acknowledging the positive contribution made by the students

and their families from over 30 different cultural backgrounds. The event involved all students and staff

and it was fantastic to see everyone dressed up in their national costumes. Parents were also invited to

come along and watch their children perform and see how talented the students are at our wonderful

school.

This year’s International day gave the children a sample of the sights, sounds and tastes of the world and

included cultural performances by professional artists and groups of students themselves. We were

lucky enough to witness dances from Tonga, Samoa, Ethiopia, England, India, Italy and more. There were

many highlights of the day but the group of senior school boys who performed the Haka certainly

demanded everyone’s attention! There was a special luncheon held where the children had the

opportunity to taste food prepared by families and then talk about aspects of their culture. It was

valuable for the students to learn facts about other cultures that they would otherwise have no

exposure to.

The day represented a celebration of peace and harmony between all cultures. Our diverse school

community helped to make it a very special day. We think it was the best one yet!

Lisa Adams (EAL teacher)