Week 1, Term 4, 2022

Leadership Update

Term 4 Week 1

Wow! What a way to start Term 4. Another fantastic Bradshaw concert and art show was enjoyed by family and friends last night at the Marian Centre. Congratulations to staff and students, lead capably and enthusiastically by Ms Fahey and Miss Wilson, for their commitment to engaging in the Arts and producing quality work for all to enjoy. Other Arts performances are coming up this term for some of our students so keep an eye out for information about the BEAT and Alice Can Dance shows.

There is a lot happening at Bradshaw this term so watch out for notes, check the school website (link below) or Facebook page (link below), contact the teacher, email Bradshaw.school@education.nt.gov.au or call the front office for information. So far we have:

Week 1 – Concert & Art show

Week 2 – Year 3 sleepover

Week 3 – Walkathon

Week 4 – Book Fair

Week 5 – Disco, excursion for Preschool and Year 1

Week 7 – BEAT BOX incursion (no charge to families)

Week 9 – Preschool and Year 6 Graduation

Week 10 – Buddy Christmas Celebrations

Teachers will be completing assessments and writing reports this term and we will begin to look at class structure for 2023. Please advise the front office if your family is leaving Bradshaw and won’t be here next year. Also, encourage anyone who hasn’t enrolled their child to do so as soon as possible.

Bradshaw supports the NT Music School who provide instrumental and singing lessons at school for students in Year 4 – Year 6. Enrolment applications for 2023 can now be accessed from the NT Music School website. If your child is interested, get in quick as spaces fill due to the popularity of the program.

NAPLAN results were sent home this week to families of Year 3 and Year 5 students and we congratulate everyone on their amazing achievements. NAPLAN results indicate how well schools are achieving academically, compared to schools across Australia. Between 2021 and 2022, in all areas (Writing, Reading, Grammar and Punctuation, Spelling and Numeracy) Bradshaw’s average moved closer to the National average. In Year 3 Writing and Spelling, Bradshaw’s average was almost the same as the National average. This is testament to the dedicated teachers and excellent learning programs provided at Bradshaw. In 2023, NAPLAN testing is being brought forward to March, which is earlier than usual. This is so teachers have the time to use the results to plan their teaching, based on what students demonstrate they know and need to know. If you are interested there is a public demonstration site with NAPLAN question samples (Link below). 

Here's to a fabulous Term 4 at Bradshaw!

Kind regards,

Jennie Ward

Assistant Principal

Whats Been Happening At Bradshaw...

Year 2/3 Rinkin

This week 2/3R have been focusing on place value in Maths! We have been learning and exploring lots of different games including this one, ‘The Three Little Pigs + The Big Bad Wolf’.

Year 5 Usher

5U hit the ground running, and are very enthusiastically beginning our unit based on the novel We are Wolves.

We practiced using atlases to find European countries, to make a reference map for the term.

Transition Manchester

In Transition Manchester we have been learning the sound ‘b’. B is for BUTTERFLY. We have enjoyed colouring our butterflies, using symmetry and patterns to make them look BRIGHT and BEAUTIFUL.

Staff Development Day

Families, please mark in your calendar. A Staff Development Day will be taking place on Friday 28th October (Week 3).

There will be no school for students on this day.

The Bradshaw OSHC will be providing a program, please see flyer attached and book in early to secure a place if required.

Bradshaw OSHC Newsletter Sept/Oct

Bradshaw Preschool 2023 Enrolments

Walkathon School Council Fundraiser

Bradshaw will be having our very first Walkathon on Thursday 27th October (Week 3). 

But what is a Walkathon?

All students in the school walk or run a track around the school and the Flynn Drive oval.

• All students are asked to get “donations” from family and friends for taking part.
• Each student tries to complete as many laps as possible.
• Students will receive a fruit icy pole for their efforts.
• Students may wear fluro colours on this day.
• There is a prize for the student who completes the most laps from each class.
• There is also a prize for the student who is the highest fundraiser in the school.

When: Thursday 27^th October (Week 3) 8:40am – 9:30am.

Why: School Council has identified the need for two new sand pits in the junior and senior playgrounds. Money raised will pay for these to be installed.

What: What do you need to do?

• Ask your family and friends for a donation.
• Fill in the details on the back of the note that was sent home last term.
• Return the note and money on Thursday, 27^th October to the Front Office.
• Do as many laps as possible on the Walkathon Day!

If you did not receive a note please come pick one up from the Front Office. 

Save the Date for our Book Fair

Bradshaw’s Book Fair will be held in Week 4, from Wednesday 2^nd November to Friday 4^th November. A note will go home closer to the date to let you know our Book Fair shopping times.

School Council

Not returning to Bradshaw 2023?

Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards

Recently the finalists for the 2022 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards were announced. We had over 50 nominations of staff across most categories from Bradshaw. 

Congratulations to our very own Bradshaw finalists!

Robert 'Tiny' Nardoo - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year

Bronnie Andrews - Inclusion Educator of the Year 

Michele Turk - Principal of the Year

Winners will be announced at the upcoming award ceremony on World Teacher's Day Friday 28th October. 

Alice Can Dance / Alice BEAT

Bradshaw students will be taking part in both the Alice Can Dance and Alice BEAT. 

Tickets are now on sale at the Araluen Arts Centre, get in quick! 

• Alice Can Dance Thursday 27th October
• Alice BEAT Thursday 3rd November

Upcoming Events

- Year 3 Sleep Over, Thursday 20th October (Week 2)

- Fundraising Walk a thon, Thursday 27th October (Week 3)

- Staff Development Day (students not required), Friday 28th October (Week 3)

- World Teacher's Day, Friday 28th October (Week 3) 

- Book Fair Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th November (Week 4)

- School Disco,  Thursday 10th November (Week 5)

- Year 6 Graduation, Thursday 8th December (Week 9)

- Buddy Christmas Celebration, Monday 12th December (Week 10)

- Last day of Term 4, Thursday 15th December (Week 10)

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