No.6 | Term 1| 12th April 2018

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Desert Knowledge was the destination for a group of Year 5 and 6

students who participated in a workshop to build and enrich their

understanding of the scientific projects undertaken at the precinct.

The students were buzzing with new information about solar

energy and solar generation. Using solar powered bugs, the

students explored what enhances the effectiveness of solar panels.

We love a Dress Up Day at Bradshaw and Friday is the day to wear

your finest. The SRC decided on the theme “Sunday Best”. I expect

we’ll see sleek or fancy hairdos, polished shoes, sharp suits, jewels,

headwear and everything else that glitters and shines for a fun last

day of school.

Bradshaw’s ANZAC Day Commemoration will be held in front of the

flagpole on Tuesday 24th April from 10-10.30am. Classes will pause

to reflect on the importance of ANZAC traditions and lay a wreath

in remembrance. Representatives of Norforce have been invited to

join our commemoration. The community is welcome to join us

also.

Visitors are asked to enter the carpark correctly. Please ensure cars

follows the road marking arrows and not to enter in the car park

exit area. This is causing near accidents as cars unexpectedly

appear in the wrong direction. Your cooperation is appreciated as a

safe, predictable carpark is essential.

Some changes have been made this week to staffing arrangements

and these will come into place starting Term 2. Mr Williams from

4W will move across to work with Miss Royes supporting students

across the school through small group and individual work. Mr

Owen Beavan (from 5/6SB) will take on the Year 4 class and Ms

Julia Smith will increase her days in the 5/6 class. Both Mr

Rowlands our Assistant Principal and Miss Scarfe, one of our Senior

Teachers will support these two classrooms.

Have a great break - Miss Michele Turk—Senior Teacher

Term 2

Week 3—Proposed School

Development Day—No

School for students—

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Dear Families,

There is a buzz of excitement around the school as students and

staff anticipate a week of rest and relaxation. It has been an 11

week term and don’t we all feel that extra week?! Wow!

Students at Bradshaw strive to understand the Bradshaw Learner

Qualities in every opportunity. This week we heard from

motivational speaker Lorin Nicholson. Lorin is blind and shared

with the audience of students from Years 3 – 6 stories of his

childhood and how others impacted his life. Students walked

away inspired about the ways that they could make a difference.

Some of the takeaways from our students included:

“Try your best, don’t give up!” - “He was amazing, inspiring and I

am proud of the role model that I am.” - “Anything is possible if

you put your mind to it.” - “Kindness.” - “Make people smile.”

“Set goals for myself.” - “Help other people by asking if they have

someone to play with.”

These are timeless messages that we can all use in life, whether

young or old. Ask your child about what they took away from

Lorin’s presentation.

Our goal at Bradshaw is to increase student attendance. In Term 1

our overall attendance was 91%. The highest attenders with 94%

was Year 3 Fahey. If you are taking a family holiday during school

time please notify the principal of your arrangements.

Last week 1HP visited Sadadeen Primary School to build new

friendships and challenge themselves on the adventure

playground. The students explored the environment finding

equipment to spin, swing, glide, jump and climb on. The students

wrote amazing recounts of the excursion using powerful words

like rescue, adventure and spectacular to describe their

experiences.

Term 1

Week 11

Fri 13th April

Last day of term 1

Term 2

Week 1

Mon 23rd April

First day of term 2

Term 2

Week 2

Swimming begins

Transition

Year 3 students have been learning the finer art of writing a persuasive text. There are examples of amazing work on display in the front foyer and the library. If you don’t already know why Bradshaw is the BEST school, take a look at Iris’ text. This was chosen by the students in 3F as the most convincing. Enjoy!

Bradshaw Is The BEST School

It is clear that Bradshaw is the absolute best school and l strongly believe that everyone should go to Bradshaw School because, l mean

who wouldn’t want to go to the funest school in the world?

My first reason is that Bradshaw School has after school activities like Fad. Just imagine yourself moving to a wonderful bear or dancing

around with pom-poms in your hands. Yep, that’s right, we’ve got it all from weekly activities to special events like sports day. I know,

cool.

Secondly, we’ve got the best teachers in the world and smart teachers equal clever kids. The kids at Bradshaw are also really nice, help-

ful and inclusive so when you don’t have any friends in play, just ask someone.

Written by Iris

SRC news Are looking for donations for the Mother’s Day stall.

Any of the following items will be appreciated:

Tumblers/mugs

Sweets in wrappers

Single serves of tea, coffee, hot chocolate & biscuits

Body lotion, hand lotion & soap

Cellophane, ribbon, small boxes & baskets

Candles, notebooks & pens.

Please feel free to come and look at

some of the art work we have showing

off in our front office.

$$$$ Stay tuned $$$$$

We’re putting the fun back into fundraising.

Watch this space for updates on exciting

fundraising events, where our money is

going and how much we have made!!!

We raised $1800 and wish to thank the

Bradshaw Community for their support.

Bradshaw Primary School

Oral Health Service Central Australia provide a FREE dental service to all children attending primary school. If your child/children require a check-up or treatment, please contact Flynn Drive Dental Centre on 89516713 to make an

appointment. A parent or guardian MUST attend with their child/children.

Here are some photos of students from 3DW and 3F who took it upon themselves to collect rubbish to clean up our patio and the school yard. Jess and I thought that it would be nice to celebrate this in the newsletter.

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