Week 3, Term 4, 2021
Update from Leadership
As we near the end of the 2021 school year, we have begun to make preparations for next year. We are looking at the class structure and in a few weeks will begin looking at classes. If you are not returning to Bradshaw in 2022 please contact the front office to let us know. If you would like to discuss your child’s needs please contact the front office to make a time to speak to Ms Turk.
Transitioning activities have started for our youngest students, with the preschoolers making weekly visits to the Transition classes. These important sessions help the students prepare for their start at big school next year. The Year 6 Transition program is continuing and will help ease students into their next stage of school.
Our school swimming program will be starting in a few weeks – Transition/Year 1 students will attend daily lessons in Week 5 (8-12 November) and Year 2/3 students in Week 6 (15-19 November). Notes have gone home to the students from Transition to Year 3. Please return these as soon as possible as this is an important part of your child’s education program. If you have any questions about the program please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs Fahey.
In 2022 the Department of Education’s Northern Territory Music School (NTMS) will continue to offer an instrumental program for students from Years 3 to 6 at Bradshaw. Teachers from NTMS recently spoke to students at school about the program. If you would like to find out more about their programs or to enrol your child in the program go to https://www.ntms.net.au/alice-springs . Contact the NTMS on 8963 5550 or by email at nt.musicschool@education.nt.gov.au if you have any queries.
Teachers will soon be finalizing assessment and writing student reports. These will be sent home with your child on Wednesday 15th December.
And finally, just a reminder that all students should wear a bucket style hat at school. It has become very hot recently and so is even more important for everyone to be wearing a hat to protect them from the sun. We have bucket hats available for sale at the front office for $10.
Lisa Scarfe
Senior Teacher Special Education
World Teachers Day
Today is World Teacher’s Day. Bradshaw would like to acknowledge all of the incredible educators we have, who work tirelessly to improve the outcomes of all Bradshaw Learners. In particular we would like to congratulate all of the nominee’s and finalists in the 2021 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced tonight at our regional event, but we know they are all winners to us.
Finalists for their categories...
Sharon Markham - Early Childhood Educator of the year
Jess Fahey - Primary Teacher of the year
Michele Turk - Principal of the year
Mrs Markham
Mrs Fahey
Ms Turk
Year 1P
Year 1P have written stories about a Magic Tree. They have been working hard to learn the elements of narrative writing.
Magic Tree
Year 2L
In 2Liddle we have been learning all about Division. This week we have been learning how to share equally by using counters and chalk to gain an understanding of sharing equally. This week we have also been working on strategies to gain the understanding we need to be able to solve the division problems. The students have all been successful with this topic and are now independently completing all learning tasks. Well Done EVERYONE in 2L!!
Book Fair next week
The theme of our Scholastic Book Fair is Reading Oasis: A cool place to discover hot books!
This fun reading event brings the books kids want to read right into our school. With a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level, please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th November, 2021
Shopping hours: Each day from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Special Student Shopping Time: Friday 5th November from 1:00pm – 1:30pm
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Online pre-orders, cash and EFTPOS available. Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Alice Beat
Bradshaw students will be taking part in the upcoming Alice Beat Festival 2021. Performances will feature primary and secondary students from schools across the Alice Springs and Barkly Regions.
Get your tickets at the Araluen Arts Centre. The one-hour show begins at 7pm on Thursday, 4th November.
School Disco!
The final disco for the year is here! A note will go home next week asking families who is coming and how many sausages you will buy. The theme- Pirates, Princes and Princesses was the choice! Thank you to the SRC for organising this awesome event. Special guest- DJ Vitamin A will also be there for a final hurrah before maternity leave!
Not returning to Bradshaw 2022?
We are currently working on our workforce planning and class structures for 2022. For this to be successful we need to be sure if our current students are going to be attending Bradshaw Primary School next year.
Please let the front office know ASAP if you are NOT returning.
Community Events
Alice Springs Cricket Association
Woolworths Cricket Blast is a fun-filled, social way of developing skills and learning the game of cricket. This season, the Alice Springs Cricket Association will be running a 6-week program every Friday at Traeger Park between the times of 5:30pm – 6:30pm. This is a great way to introduce kids to the game of cricket and make friends along the way. Please see the links below to sign up.
Upcoming Events
- World Teacher's Day Friday 29th October
- Week 4 Book Fair, Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th November
- Alice Beat Thursday 4th November
- School Disco, Thursday 11th November
- Week 5 Swimming for Transition and Year 1
- Week 6 Swimming for Year 2 and Year 3
- Dolly's Dream Parenting in the Digital Age workshop, Wednesday 17 November - more details to come
- Preschool Gradutation 8th December
- Year 6 Graduation 9th December