NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Our imaginative play space is installed! This is a great addition to our playground with students being able to interact with the equipment whilst also engaging with their peers and developing relationships.

Our second playground equipment is almost complete and when open will allow the students to utilise a range of gross motor skills to navigate their way through the obstacles. 

Both these additions to our playground have been jointly funded by the school and the community grant we received earlier this term.

NIGHT OF THE NOTABLES

Congratulations to our Year Six OC classes who on Monday hosted their Night of the Notables. This years Notables were all famous Australians who had made a significant impact in their field. An enormous amount of work went into researching, creating and preparing for the day. It was fantastic to see the years 3-6 students interact with the Notables throughout the day and familes see it all come together in the evening.

A huge thanks must go to Mrs Margaret Steed and Mrs Stephanie Sun, who have guided the students throughout the process.

PRESENTATION DAYS

Tuesday 10 December

9.30-10.30am      Yr 5 and Yr 6

10.30-11.30am         Kindergarten

Wednesday 11 December

9.30-10.30am       Yr3 and Yr 4

10.30 -11.30AM     Yr 1 and Yr 2

Parents of award winners have been invited to attend via email. Other families are welcome to attend however, as we will have children seated on the floor seating will be limited to the stair risers.

REACH ASSESSMENTS

This week students were given their REACH assessment ceretificates. These certificates do not come with students results nor is there a parent portal to log into and view student achievement. These assessments were a trial for us this year as the ICAS assessments were only available online and we as a school do no have the infrastructure to administer ICAS online. 

COFFEE, CAKE AND CHAT

Teachers are looking forward to morning tea on the 5th of December to thank all our parent helpers for all their hard work over the year. We hope you can join us.

CAROLS NIGHT - Friday 6th December 6pm

Don't forget to save the date for our amazing carols night. Friday 6th December at 6pm. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the end of the year and festive season. Bring a picnic blanket, sit down, relax, socialise and enjoy some entertainment from our choirs and musicians.

It is also the perfect time to dust off the festive outfits and dress to impress!

SOPHIE MITCHELL - PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY 2019

Being a Principal isn't easy. I didnt expect it to be so hard. In the morning I was taught how to use the printer then I had to sort through paperwork. Although I spent most of my time presenting my speech (which I had made earlier) I still spent a lot of time in the office. It was extremely exciting as well as nerve wracking. I hope that all the other Principals For the Day have just as much fun as I did.

Sophi Mitchell

Year 1 have been learning about sustainability and caring for our environment. We have been reading books like The Lorax and The Curious Garden, writing about them and doing artwork based on them.  We have been watching the plants in the school garden grow and some of us even got to plant some new ones.

Throughout the Semester Year 6 researched sustainability and Australian food production. In cooperation with the P&C garden committee they have established our school gardens.

On Friday last week, 6JM harvested and set up a farmers market to sell the produce they had grown, using their own token based currency system. They engaged in maths, science and geography learning experiences throughout the task.

Guitar Try-Outs Thursday 28/11

If your child is interested in playing the guitar next year please come along Next Thursday Morning 28/11 at 8.30am to the Guitar Room/Maths Storeroom above uniform shop to have a short try out of the instrument.

More info contact Ged Corben gcorben1@aapt.net.au

End of Year Guitar Concert.

The Junior & Senior Guitar Groups will be performing at their annual End of Year Concert in The School Hall on Thursday 12/12 at 8.15am. Everybody welcome. Players to please arrive early at 7.45am to prepare for the performances.

Combined Groups also performing in the Combined School Orchestra for Carols Night on Friday 6/12. Kids really looking forward that one.

More info contact

Ged Corben

gcorben1@aapt.net.au

Or phone 0429429946

Year 2/3 try-outs

We will be sending out instrument offers over the weekend.

Have you re-enrolled for 2020?

All re-enrollments should be in by now. This is essential in order to schedule an audition time for your child to try out for the next level.

Have you paid your invoice?

All outstanding invoices MUST be paid by this Friday Nov 29. Emails were sent out on Saturday for late fees. Please pay the invoice by following the instructions on the attachment to the Strings Committee. You can check your balance by logging into your parent portal:

https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Audition schedule

Auditions will be held next week. All students have received the pieces and scales they are to play. Let your ensemble coordinator know if you have any questions about the pieces.

Training Strings – Tuesday 3^rd Dec lunch (12:40-1:40)

Junior Strings – Tuesday 3^rd Dec 9-11am

Concert Strings – Thursday 5^th Dec 9-12pm

Incoming OC students – Wednesday 4^th Dec 7:40am onwards

Your child will be allocated 5-7 minutes within the above times. Exact times will be sent out by the weekend, but these are the overall group times.

Hired instrument return and reissue Monday December 16/17

ALL hired instruments MUST be returned for our annual audit and service inspection on Monday 16th December and will ONLY be available for collection for practise over the holidays to continuing students Tuesday 17 December. Full instructions will be emailed to instrument hirers.

Calendar:

Ensemble rehearsals:

         Training Strings:                 Tuesdays lunchtime

         Junior Strings:                     7:45-8:45am Tuesdays, middle level S block

         Concert Strings:                  7:45-8:45 Thursdays, middle level S block

         Senior Strings:                    3-4pm Tuesdays, music room

         Orchestra:                            8-8:50am Wednesdays, music room

Committee Positions

Training Strings Coordinator – Ellen Hird

Junior Strings Coordinator – Rose Wen

Concert Strings Coordinator – Karen P’ng

Senior Strings Coordinator – Ada Pan

Orchestra Coordinator – Charisma Shyju

Instruments Coordinator – Joanne Wang

Assistant Instrument Coordinators – Priya Chari and Mahsa Razdan

Creative Kids Voucher assistant – Angie Wong

Secretary – Arzoo Patel

Strings Treasurer – Ian Han – stringstreasurer@gmail.com

Assistant – Sonika Sinha

Emma Nicholas, Strings Convenor – strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

School   Band   News

Band parents, please check Newsflash weekly for the latest news and reminders, we will publish advance dates as soon as we know them to help you plan your year!

Auditions for 2020

We are currently preparing the audition schedule for returning students. You will be advised by email of your child's audition date/time.

Final rehearsals of the year – Music return

Please note the dates above for the last rehearsals for each band. Students should bring their music folders and all music to these rehearsals for return. Training band should also return their Yamaha band method books as these will be reused for next year's Training Band.

Hired Instrument return and reissue

ALL hired instruments MUST be returned for our annual audit and service inspection on Thursday 12^th December and will ONLY be available for collection for practice over the holidays to continuing students on Friday 13 December. Full instructions will be emailed to instrument hirers.

Volunteers needed for Band Committee for 2020

The Band program is administered by parent volunteers and can only continue with your involvement and support. It is essential that the Band Convenor role is filled, this could be shared by a group of parents.  Other roles that need to be filled include Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Tutor Coordinator, Creative Kids administrator, Festivals Coordinator, Music Intensive Coordinator, Music Camp Coordinator, School Concerts Coordinator, and Band Coordinator for each band. To find out more please contact band@artarmonpandc.org.au.