Week 5, Term 3, 2021

Update From Leadership

What an amazing day it was when we officially opened the Yeperenye concourse. Special guests, families and students gathered out the front for the speeches, the ribbon was formally cut and everyone in attendance walked down our beautiful new concourse. We did receive a lot of media attention and if you missed it you can find it here: https://fb.watch/7dOMh513J7/ and here: https://youtu.be/8uJxOnqg18Y and here: https://www.caama.com.au/2021/08/03/yeperenye-stories-teaching-mparntwes-youth-about-their-country/#  

On the Thursday before the grand opening we had all the students line up along the concourse and then MK Turner walked down the concourse while the students sang a John Williamson and Warren H Williams song, ‘1000 Feet’. It was a beautiful experience for everyone and there were tears from some. MK has been associated with Bradshaw for many years and is always very supportive of us in our quest to bring Arrernte language and culture to life at Bradshaw. We will receive a video of this event at some stage so if you are keen to see it let the front office ladies know.

The Akaltye team is very thankful for the support we received during our special NAIDOC/Yeperenye Concourse Week. All staff contributed to the success of the events which shows, once again, why Bradshaw is the best!

The Akaltye Team is looking for community members to join the team. We meet 2 or 3 times a term on a Wednesday from 3.15pm to 4.15pm. If you are interested in joining the team and helping to improve Arrernte language and culture across the school please let Shannan know.

Jennie Ward

Assistant Principal

Happy Farmer Excursion

3FL, 3R and 3/4M were treated to a highly informative excursion to the Happy Farm. Students got to experience a range of different tools used for farming. They planted seeds and tasted fresh produce that was sustainably grown and chemical-free on the farm. Students listened to how the chooks and pigs eat the food scraps from businesses in our community. They fed the cheeky goats and cooed at the 2 week old baby goat.

Bradshaw Book Week 23rd to 27th August

We are looking forward to an exciting week of activities during our annual Book Week. We will kick start the week with a “Book Picnic” on Monday on the lawns at the front of the school, where all teachers and students will come together to read books under the shade of our beautiful gum trees.

Wednesday will be filled with fun as students get to dress up as their favourite book character. Prizes will be awarded across the school for best costumes.

Don’t forget to send a book to school that your child no longer needs or reads so that they can swap it for another pre-loved book at our “Book Swap” on Friday. All students will have the opportunity to take home a book.  

Other activities across the school will include a colouring-in competition, reading recitals in the Library plus more activities in the classrooms as we celebrate the amazing work and talents of Australian authors and illustrators for the Children’s Book Council of Australia annual book awards.

Leisa Cousins

Year 4 & 5 Camp

This week Year 4 & 5 went on their camp to Ross River. Below is a sneak peak of Year 4. 

School Photographer

The School Photographer will be at the school on Tuesday 31^st August, Wednesday 1^st September and Thursday 2^nd September to take Class, Individual, Group and Sibling photos.

Order envelopes have been given out to families. Please complete and return all order envelopes to school before Monday 30^th August. Sibling order envelopes can be collected from the front office.

School Survey 2021

Parents/Carers – we need your feedback!

The School Survey collects feedback about Bradshaw which helps us better understand what is important to you and also helps us make good decisions about improving our school. The survey will take around 10-20 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and your say!

Click on the link to complete.

https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/BradshawParentSurvey2021

Akaltye Shirts

There are still a number of limited sizes available of our wonderful Akaltye shirts available to purchase. (Size: 4, 8, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) They are $50 each and available at the Front Office. 

Cheers to Volunteers

"One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time!" A BIG Thank YOU to the volunteers who step in to help to listen to reading, join an excursion, cover books or join on school camp. The support of volunteers to ensure that programs and activities can go ahead is appreciated. Check out these camp legends! If you are able to volunteer your time, see your child's teacher.

Traffic Delays 20th - 23th Sept

Upcoming Events

- School Surveys: Open now until Friday 27th August.

- Book Week: 23rd to 27th August 

- School Photographer: Tuesday 31st August to Thursday 2nd September

- School Concert: Tuesday 21st September

- Alice Can Dance: Wednesday 22nd September

-Last Day of Term: Friday 24th September