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ARDROSSAN AREA SCHOOL | Newsletter | Wednesday 29th January 2020

Principal’s news Welcome to the 2020 School Year! This year we warmly welcome 14 new Reception students and their families to AAS: Ava, Izaiah, Hunter, Cooper, Eli, Wyatt, Finn, Aiesha, Summer, Indie, Cameron, Noah, Levi and Conner. The students were very excited on Tuesday morning and have all made a great start! We also welcome our new teaching staff: Ms Emily Cook (English, HASS, Food & Hospitality and Home Economics), Ms Liese Gordon (Music) and Mr Michael Fallon; contract for 7 weeks whilst Mr Stephen Herreen is on leave (Mathematics and Workplace Practices); Mrs Kylie Cook (English) and Ms Aimee Nixon (Year 5/6, Science and FFL) who have both returned following leave. As has been mentioned previously, in 2020 we will be implementing some key initiatives which are firmly founded on our Purpose, Vision and Values. All Year 7-9 students will be involved in the Future Focussed Learning (FFL) program. This program is based on the HASS curriculum area; with a focus on developing critical and creative thinking through authentic learning opportunities. All Year 10 students will be undertaking Stage 1 Business Innovation (Shark Tank). We will be working with Yorketown Area School and the University of Adelaide on this very exciting initiative which focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills. We also have the Environmental Sustainability initiative (aquaponics system, garden area and chicken coop) which will be part of our Science Curriculum. This initiative provides the opportunity for our students from Reception to Year 10 to be involved. Our key Literacy and Numeracy improvement areas for 2020 are:

1. Through the proficiencies, increase student understanding of Number and Algebra in Reception to Year 10.

2. Increase reading comprehension for all Reception to Year 10 students. During morning home group this week, students have been working on setting individual literacy and numeracy goals for term 1. We will continue to publish the newsletter four times per term. For term 1 this will be on Weeks 1, 4, 7 and 11 (29/01/20, 19/02/20, 11/03/20 and 08/04/20). We would like to encourage families to receive an email version of the newsletter. If you are happy to receive the newsletter via email please advise us at [email protected]. In addition to the newsletter, information and photographs will regularly be posted on our Facebook page and on our school website. Information regarding upcoming events will also be provided through the Home Books (R-2) and Diaries (3-12). I would like to extend an invitation to all students, families and community members to the following events: AAS 2020 Welcome Night - Tuesday 4th February.

4.45pm - 5.30pm Classrooms open

5.15pm - 6.15pm Free sausage sizzle in the North Yard

5.00pm – 6.15pm Games in the North Yard

4.45pm – 6.15pm Wilfred the Van will be in the North Yard where families will be able to purchase a

coffee or milkshake.

Our first assembly for the year - this Friday in the gym, commencing at 2.40pm. Our hosts will be the Year 11 class. 2020 Student Leaders Induction – Monday 10th February, commencing at 9.15am in the gym. Governing Council Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 25th February at 7pm in the AAS Meeting Room. The staff are looking forward to meeting with families at the above events. I encourage parents and caregivers to contact class/subject teachers if you have questions or concerns throughout year. My contact details are [email protected] or phone 88373025. I am very much looking forward to working with our students, families, staff and wider community and wish everyone a very successful 2020.

Kind regards Margaret

Margaret Roads

mailto:[email protected]

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Leader’s News Deputy Principal

Our Year 12’s from 2019 have achieved success in a variety of forms since graduating from Ardrossan Area School: one student successfully achieved the required ATAR and was accepted into their first choice university course, one student achieved the required ATAR for their first preference course and is taking a gap year, one student is continuing their apprenticeship in locksmithing, one is commencing an apprenticeship and three students have moved into employment. These achievements are not only a testament to the commitment of the students themselves but of teaching staff who supported them to achieve these outcomes. We look forward to supporting our current Year 12 students: Tahneesha Badari, Nicholas Dayman, Gandi Ahmed-Owen, Rebecca

Haynes, Brodie Hellmans, Sara Hillier, Daniel Holdsworth, Courtney Lodge, Caitlin McDougall, Akala Meredith, Callum Simmie, Jasmine Smith, Bradley Stone and Jemma Torsney to achieve their personal, educational, tertiary and vocational goals in 2020.These students will be supported in their goal setting, progress and achievement with 1:1 meetings held with Margaret Roads at the commencement of each term, and regular check-ins from subject teachers and their Home Group teachers Cherie Beech and Amy East. One exciting initiative in 2020 has been the introduction of Stage 1 Business Innovation, delivering the the Shark Tank eSchool model run and endorsed by Adelaide University. The program is being delivered in conjunction with Yorketown Area School and educators from both sites have been working with staff from the University of Adelaide on the programs implementation and delivery. This is a very exciting opportunity for our Year 10 students with the Shark Tank eSchool program recently winning the Higher Education for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support of the Year at the Triple E Awards against 300 other universities program submissions. Our students commenced the program today and we look forward to hearing about all of their innovations and solutions as the program progresses in Semester 1. We are continuing the delivery of the Certificate II in Engineering Pathways by TAFE lecturer Kym Cox this year. We have three Year 12 students who will be completing this qualification this year as well as a number of Year 10 and Year 11 students who will be commencing the certificate. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to complete a certificate qualification whilst still undertaking school and is open to all students aged over 16 (at the commencement of the semester). If there are any students or parents/caregivers who wish to know more about this certificate, please contact me for some more information. In addition to the Certificate II in Engineering Pathways we also have a number of students commencing school based apprenticeships in carpentry and electrical, students continuing their Certificate III qualification in Aged Care and one student undertaking a Certificate II in Automotive. We wish these students all the best for their chosen vocational pathways. I encourage parents and caregivers to contact class teachers or myself ([email protected] or 88373025) to discuss how our school can meet your child’s individual educational goals, needs or employment pathways. I look forward to a very productive and exciting 2020 school year and I hope to see students’ parents and caregivers at our 2020 Welcome Night on Tuesday 4th of February from 4.45pm to 6.15pm. Amy East

Amy East


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R-6 Leader

Welcome back to the 2020 school year, I hope all families had an enjoyable break. I am fortunate enough to have been reappointed as the R-6 Leader in 2020. My role this year is similar to last year, however, included as part of my role this year is R-6 student wellbeing. I look forward to another fantastic year. Information about R-2 Swimming went home with students on Tuesday. Please remember that payment is due by Monday the 3rd of February. If you are available to help supervise students at the pool please complete the slip attached to the note and

I will be in contact with these volunteers to confirm times next week.

Information from R-6 class teachers will go home at the end of next week, providing an overview of learning for Term 1. This provides families with an opportunity to discuss the learning that is occurring throughout the term with their child.

I look forward to catching up with families at our Welcome Night on Tuesday the 4th of February (more details provided in this newsletter).

Wishing everyone a fantastic Term 1! Deony Sims

Merit Cards – Week 9, Term 4 Reception/Year 1 Isabelle Treloar for willingly taking on classroom responsibilities and carrying them out in a mature manner

Benji Williams for showing initiative in the classroom during end of year pack up routines Year 2/3 Imogen Ryan for making excellent progress with her Oxford sight words

Jackson Velardi for excellent effort producing digital data displays Year 3/4 Buya Hamka-Owen for his willingness to help others

Lily Colliver for Reading over 1 Million words in the Lexile program in 2019

Year 5/6 Cohen O’Connor for displaying excellent effort and superb fielding in Physical Education lessons

Mikaylah Elsworthy for displaying increased confidence to take risks in all learning areas

Sienna Cameron for displaying an endless amount of enthusiasm and energy throughout the journey towards our final performance of ‘Dance Monkey’ on Presentation night

Matilda Meyers for a smooth transition into AAS and always confidently displaying her personal best in all learning tasks she undertakes

Deony Sims

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Highlights

Welcome to our new and returning staff We welcome Michael Fallon, Emily Cook and Liese Gordon (absent in photo) to AAS and we welcome the return of Aimee Nixon and Kylie Cook.

Captains 2020

Congratulations to our 2020 School Captains! Jorja Winen, Isabelle Teakle, Mikalya Dayman and Eliza Whittaker

AAS Music Instrumental Music Lessons on Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone are offered to students in years 5 – 12. Students who have registered will commence lessons in week 2 on Tuesdays with a rotating timetable. Festival Primary Choir will run on Lesson 3 on Tuesdays. Students in years 5/6/7 will have the opportunity to perform at the Festival theatre in September.

YP Concert Band - will start in week 3 and run every Wednesday in the PAC from 3:30pm - 5pm. Students who have reached this standard will receive an invitation pack in week 2.

YP Band Captain - Students in year 10 -1 2 can apply for the position of YP Concert Band Captain. An expression of interest needs to be forwarded to Mrs Schwartz by Wednesday Week 2.

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From the Sports Desk Welcome back to 2020, I hope all of our families and our community had a wonderful festive break and enjoyed some well earner R&R.

This year the Ardrossan Area School Athletics Carnival will be held on 6th of March (Friday Week 6). I am again seeking volunteers to assist on the day. There are a variety of roles that you can put your hand up to fill including but not limited to; age group supervisors, event supervisors and timers. If you are willing to help, can you please give your name to the front office staff 88373025 or email [email protected] so I can ensure that all jobs required are filled prior to the event. Kind regards, Bradley Channon

Where are they now?

Our first 'Where are they now?' is Georgia Kuhndt - Class of 2017 Georgia is currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Nursing at The University of Adelaide. Did you always plan this pathway? Nursing has always interested me from a young age. In my final few years of school after some experience at the Ardrossan Dinham Wing I was 100% sure this was the career I wanted to pursue. What are you career plans after completing University? I will begin to apply for Graduate positions for 2021 in the middle of this year. I plan to stay in Adelaide for a few years to gain as much experience as possible so it would be great to work at a bigger metro hospital. A comment reflecting on your time at AAS? I am so grateful for the support I had at AAS, especially during my final years of schooling. I was pushed to do my absolute best by all of the staff and my peers around me and I strongly believe that is the reason I was accepted into my course. Advice to current students: If I can give the current students any advice it is to work hard and enjoy your years in school. If you know what you want to do after school, consider what subjects are the most relevant.


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Community News

Performing Art and Presentation Night Concert DVDs

These DVDs can be ordered through the HereUGo App on your smart phone.

DVD, HD Digital video or HD Digital download for both events can be ordered through the App, either to be picked up at the front office, or to be posted.

The videos are $20 each, and $7.50 for optional postage, and both can be ordered until end of January 2020.

Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play

Karen Lee Dance

Academy

25th year of dance classes on the YP

New students FREE Trial

Creative Dance, Tap Classical Ballet, Contemporary

Kadina, Wallaroo, Moonta

Classes offered for age 2yrs & up

NEW CLASS - Adult Tap!!

Register Now!!

M: 0407 608 446

E: [email protected]

Ardrossan Netball Club All intending players for 2020 please ensure you register through the link which is on the Facebook Page. Seniors pre-season starting 8th Feb! Let’s get excited for a great season to come. Any queries to Kerry Lutze 0419 848 230


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Ardrossan Area School

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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January 27th

28th

Term 1 commences

29th

Newsletter

30th

Year 7 Aquatics

31st

Year 7 Aquatics

Whole school assembly hosted by

Year 9 - 2:40pm 2 February 3rd 4th

2020 Welcome Night 4:45pm – 6:15pm

5th

R-2 swimming

6th

R-2 swimming

7th

R-2 swimming

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10th

Student Leaders Induction 9:15am

11th 12th 13th 14th

R-6 assembly hosted by Year 1/2 – 2:40pm

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17th

18th

School Photo Day

19th

Newsletter

20th

21st

5 24th

25th

26th 27th 28th

Whole school assembly hosted by

Year 12 - 2:40pm

6 March 2nd 3rd 4th

5th 6th

AAS Athletics 7

9th

Adelaide Cup Day Public Holiday

10th

SFD (TBC)

11th

Newsletter

12th

13th

AAS Athletics back-up day

R-6 assembly hosted by Year 3 - 2:40pm

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16th

R-12 Interviews

17th

R-12 Interviews

18th

R-12 Interviews

19th 20th

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23rd

NAPLAN Online Coordinated Practice Test

24th

25th

YPSAC Interschool Athletics

26th

27th

R-6 assembly hosted by Year 5/6 – 2:40pm

10 30th 31st April 1st

Year 8 & 10 Immunisations

2nd 3rd

11 6th

SSSSA Athletics

7th 8th

Newsletter

9th

Early dismissal 2pm

Whole school assembly hosted by Year 7/8 – 1:30pm

10th

Good Friday

TERM PLANNER TERM 1, 2020

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Ardrossan Area School

2020 Welcome Night Tuesday 4th February

Program 4.45pm – 5.00pm: Visit the Reception and Year 1/2 classrooms and meet with teachers Ms Kim Black and Ms Kallie Eglinton who will be presenting a short session about our approach to teaching reading. 4.45pm – 5.30pm: All Classrooms and Specialist Learning areas open. 5.15pm – 6.15pm: Free Sausage Sizzle in the North Yard. 5.00pm – 6.15pm: Games in the North Yard. 4.45pm – 6.15pm: Wilfred the van will be in the North Yard where families will be able to purchase a coffee or milkshake. All family, friends and community members are invited to attend. We hope that you can join us. Kind Regards Margaret Roads Principal

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