Week 3, Term 1, 2022

Leadership Update

As the weeks roll along we are in the swing with wellbeing, safety and learning at Bradshaw. Staff and students are used to the hand washing and cleaning routines and families continue to be very supportive in picking up students displaying COVID symptoms. Learning packs are available for home learning. Either phone the office or email jennie.ward@education.nt.gov.au to request one for your child/ren.

Although many of our extra programs are on hold because of COVID restrictions, there continues to be amazing things happening at school. We all enjoyed the colour dress up day last Friday and look forward to seeing lots of tutus, ties and top hats around on the 22-02-2022. Classes will be involved in lots of 2s activities to celebrate this once in a lifetime date.

We continue to have Department programs running during this time such as the Languages program run by the Alice Springs Language Centre. Students in Year 2 – Year 6 learn a language other than English during a session once a week. The languages provided are dependent on the availability of language teachers and currently Bradshaw classes learn Arrernte, Japanese and Chinese with Spanish beginning in Term 2.

The NT Music School also visits Bradshaw each week and provides music lessons to interested students in Year 4 – Year 6. Students learn the trombone, flute, guitar, percussion, saxophone and singing. The Music School can only cater for a certain number of students and expressions of interest come out towards the end of the year. Keep an eye out around November if your child is in Year 3, 4 or 5 and would like to learn an instrument.

At school each class enjoys three specialist classes every week; Science, Art and P.E. These classes provide expert instruction by teachers who are skilled and passionate about their subject area.

So, as you can see, as well as the amazing classroom programs our students enjoy we are still able to provide fun, specialist programs in a number of areas. As COVID restrictions ease there will be many other exciting activities the students can participate in such as camps, discos, dance programs, whole school fitness, buddies and many more.

Until then, stay safe and happy and let us know if we can help in any way.

Regards,

Jennie Ward

Assistant Principal

Whats been happening at Bradshaw...

Transition Barnes

In Transition Barnes we have been using a play-based approach to explore numbers and counting through games, songs and fine motor skills. 

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Gardening with Mr Cam

There was a big weeding effort from the Year 3 classes to get the garden ready – very impressive don’t you think? All classes from Year 3-6 are involved in composting to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable school. Students are now collecting their food scraps for the compost bin at the front of the school. The afternoon gardening groups with Mr Cam starts next week. Look out for the veggie patch coming to life in the weeks ahead.

Covid-19 Vaccination School Program

The Dept of Helath will be having a Vaccination clinic here at Bradshaw next Friday 25 February 2022.

The vaccination will be for children aged 5-11. If parents wish to be present, then please make an appointment for your child's vaccination at the Vaccination House.

Please see below link for information regarding the vaccination and possible side effects after vaccination.

Signed consent forms are required for each child and are available from the Front Office. Please call the office on 89552100 to request the Vaccination Information and Consent form. If you would like your child to be vaccinated please return the signed Consent and Screening Form to the Front Office by Wednesday 23 February. 

Meet the Support Staff

Following on from last weeks 'Meet the Teacher' introductions, below are some of our brilliant Classroom Support Staff. Introducing.......

Year 6 Bradshaw Shirts 2022

(SRC) Student Representative Council

Bradshaw Primary School Council AGM

School Council AGM

Monday 28 February 2022

5.30-6.30pm

Bradshaw School Library

Online and in person

Bradshaw is a diverse community of inspired learners, growing together. A School Council that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of our school community is important. Your input is valued! Parents are invited and encouraged to nominate to join that Bradshaw School Council. Please contact the school for further information.

Family Contributions & Back to School Vouchers

Family Contributions 

If you haven't yet paid your family contribution, please do so by the end of term.

The annual Family Contributions are as follows:

• One child enrolled: $100
• Two children enrolled: $175
• Three or more children enrolled: $250
• Low income family: $50 per student (max $150 per family)

This represents excellent value at around $2.50 per week per child. The school relies on family contributions to ensure high quality resources are available in classrooms and to assist with purchasing classroom consumables, subsidising incursions and travel for excursions.  Please see the Front Office, contributions can be made using Cash and Eftpos. 

Back to School Vouchers

Back to School Vouchers ($150) are available for each student. If you have not yet redeemed your BTS Voucher please visit the Front office. BTS Vouchers can be used for Uniforms, camps, swimming, excursions. BTS Vouchers cannot be used towards Family Contributions and must be redeemed in Term 1. 

Dress up Day Tuesday 22nd February

To celebrate this once in a lifetime date on Tuesday 22.2.2022 we will be having our Dress Up Day 'Tutus, Top Hats & Ties'. 

Community News

Federal Netball Club and Alice Springs Netball Association is bringing a team of elite netballers from NETFIT Netball to Alice Springs to launch our 2022 Season with a jam-packed four-day Festival of Netball.

Details can be found and tickets booked at https://netfitnetball.com/alice-springs/

All sessions are free and all are welcome (no netball experience necessary).

Of particular interest to the primary school aged groups are the Neon NETFIT Aerobics session on Thursday 17^th March and the Net Set Go Clinic on Saturday 19^th March.