Term 4, Week 4 2024

Message from the Principal

Werte Bradshaw Primary School parents and community,

It has been a fantastic start to the term with plenty happening across the school.Every year, students from year 1 to year 10 across the NT take part in PAT Reading and PAT Mats assessments in term 4. Last week we started testing with our students. Having supported some classes do the test and having walked around the school, it was clear that Bradshaw students know how to SHINE. They are committed to showing their learning and doing their best. The dedicated, quiet work, where everybody tried their absolute hardest persevered even when the questions were extremely challenging was pleasing to see. All we ever ask is that our students do their absolute best, and they have certainly impressed us with that.

In the coming weeks there are so many things taking place across the school. We have had excursions to the community gardens, year 6 market day, Transition information evenings, The Beat Performance. We also have Book fair, Halloween disco, Alice Can Dance, Bike Riding and so much more coming up. Please keep and eye out for notes coming home and on Facebook. 

We have had an increase in the number of students coming to school without a hat. Trust us, we know children tend to misplace hats (I’ve had to replace quite a few myself) but if everyone make a conscious effort to send students to school with hats we would greatly appreciate it.
Wishing everyone a pleasant weekend and looking forward to seeing all the student return on Monday.

Many thanks,

Tim O’Sullivan

Principal

Enriching culture in Arrente with Miss Liddle

Werte,

We have been working very hard this term. Our focus had been around stories and storytelling. Our big project this term is creating our own stories. Yes that’s 17 books that Miss Liddle will be creating, but with all the students work. We will be translating as many words as we can to Arrernte. At the end of the process there will be processed books to keep in the ALC room.

Kele!

Fun times in 2 Spencer-Wright

On Friday the 11^th of October, we, 2SW, had the pleasure and privilege of attending the opening of Finlayson Park. When we arrived, were greeted by Alice Springs Town Council CEO Andrew Wilsmore along with other members from the council, community and Town Council Mayor Matt Paterson. After cutting the ribbon and officially opening the park, we enjoyed the opportunity to test the new equipment and enjoy the delicious snacks provided. We very honored and grateful to have been invited by the council to open the park and thought the new play equipment was fantastic!

1 Haigh and 1 Minesso excursions

Last week, Year 1 H and 1M went on an excursion to the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens. This was a fun and great opportunity to learn more about our local community and the history of Olive Pink which is part of our learning this term. Year ones walked all the way up to Annie Meyers Hill where they followed and listened to our guide Doug who explained to us how Alice Springs has changed over time! We were even able to identify familiar places in our area from the top. It was also great to share and ask questions with our guide as he spoke about the gardens, vegetation and how different it was during Olive Pink’s time at the gardens.

It was such a great learning experience!

We are Mathematicians in ½ Griffiths!

As we dive into Term 4, students have embarked on an exciting learning journey filled with hands-on math experiences! We explored the concept of capacity in the newly refurbished sand pit, measuring and comparing different containers to discover how much each can hold. This activity not only enhanced their understanding of volume but also encouraged teamwork as they collaborated on measurements.

Another engaging lesson involved creating number lines using string and straws, which helped students visualize numbers and understand their relationships more clearly. Finally, Market Day was a highlight, allowing students to learn about the value of money, making transactions, and understanding change—all while having a blast with their friends!

Learning in 5McGinn

Throughout term 4, 5M have already been working extremely hard in all areas of the school day! We are exploring lots of new elements of science and in Art they have been creating x-ray art.

Our class have been enjoying getting to join in CrossFit on a Thursday afternoon.

So far in literacy this term we have been reading our new book Help Around the House. We have enjoyed exploring Ludo and learning how to write excellent paragraphs.

In Math’s this term we have been focusing on division and consolidating all of our learning from the year. We have also been practicing our times tables so be sure to quiz them at home.

Our HASS topic this term is looking at Active and Engaged citizens, we have been looking at what makes a person an active and engaged citizen and how young people can be one too. We are also looking at volunteering, homelessness and scouts. In our learning our children have also had the opportunity to send to questions to a scout group in the UK and get a response.

5M are also very lucky to get to have school Intersport this term where they are playing basketball with other schools. We are doing great so far!

We are excited to see what the last 5 weeks of term 4 brings!

6 Lewis learning

Students in 6L have settled back into the classroom wonderfully these past two weeks and are ready to finish off their last term at Bradshaw Primary School. 

In Maths, students have been learning about positive and negative numbers in real life such as temperature, elevation and bank accounts and debt.

In literacy, students have been learning about speech writing in preparation for graduation.

They have also been busy getting their business prepared for Market Day next week.

Bradshaw Book Fair

Our annual book fair is happening soon!! A time that Misss Amy turns the library into a shopping extravaganza with a huge selection of fun and exciting books, journals, posters and stationary to purchase.

Classes will come through on Wednesday 6th of November, to create a wish list to bring home to families. 

**subject to availability, books may need to be ordered and will be delivered to students at a later date**

Early bird purchases can be made between 2:30pm and 3:30pm on Wednesday 6th of November. 

The library book fair will also be open from 2:30pm till 7pm during the disco.

Purchasing from our book fair in-turn allows us to buy more amazing resources for our library which students will be able 

**Please take note that no food, drinks or school bags can be brought into the library**

Halloween Disco

Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for our Halloween disco next week. We will have thrilling music, lots of dancing and plenty of spooky fun throughout the night.

Date: Thursday 7^th November, 2024

Time: Junior Disco 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Preschool to Year 2 only.

6.00pm – 6.30pm

Sausage sizzle

Senior Disco 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Year 3 to Year 6 only.

Disco entry is a gold coin donation or $5 for entry, sausage sizzle and popper. Students can pay at the door upon entry. (cash only)

Our book fair will also be open in the library for any parents wanting to make purchases while you are waiting for students.

Alice Can Dance

Alice can Dance is a performance which is held every year run by a company called GUTs dance, schools come together on the night to perform on stage. Our students will be performing on Friday 15th November in two shows. One at 5.00om and again at 7.00pm. 

Students have been busy practising for the show and are super excited to showcase all the extraordinary talent on stage. Any families that are wanting to go and watch can book tickets on the link below. Please remember that their are two seperate shows if you wish to attend both, you will need to book tickets for both sessions. 

Tickets are on sale now at: Alice Can Dance | Araluen Arts Centre

Important dates coming up

Book Fair Wishlist day: 6th November (Early bird purchases from 2.30om - 3.30pm) 

Book Fair Stall Open: 7th November (Recess, Lunch and during disco)

Halloween Disco: 7th November 

3X3 Interschool Basketball: 8th November

2025 Transition Info Session & Principal tour: 13th November (4.30pm - 5.30pm)

Alice Can Dance Performance: 15th November

Preschool Graduation: 4th December

Year 6 Graduation: 5th December 

Buddy Concert: 6th December 

Step-Up Day/ reports coming home: 11th December 

Wet and Wild Wednesday: 11th December

**LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Thursday 12th December 

Vacation Care for Christmas Break

YMCA are offering vacation care services out of their Braitling branch over the Christmas school holidays. 

Please see the flyer attached with contact details for any After school care or Vacation care enquiries. 

2025 School Dates

Uniform Day: Wednesday 22nd January & Thursday 23rd January 2025

First day of school: Wednesday 29th January 2025

NT Music School Enrolments

NT Music school are still taking enrolments for next year. Please contact NT Music directly for any enquiries. 

CMS Enrolments for 2025

For any Year 6 students who have still not yet completed a enrolment form, Centralian Middle School are still accepting enrolments for 2025.

Community Notices