Driver Primary School

2 June 2011

Issue 10

www.driverprimary.nt.edu.au Email :admin.drivesch@ntschools.net

PO Box 33

Palmerston

NT 0831

Ph: 8935 9000

Fax: 8935 9035

To be a hands-on, vibrant and engaging learning centre implementing new and innovative programs in a secure, collaborative and sustainable environment for our

community.

Principals Awards - Blake Matheson, Keenan Lake, Kirra-Lee Hayes,

Larni Smith, Claudia Borlace,, John Tigabo, Lachlan Follett

Transition Rooms 5, 6 & 7Transition Rooms 5, 6 & 7Transition Rooms 5, 6 & 7Transition Rooms 5, 6 & 7

On Thursday 26th May 2011 all three Transition classes participated in the

Transition Obstacle-a-thon which was held at Driver

Primary School. We were crawling, jumping,

sliding, balancing and running through our course to raise money to

buy new and exciting resources for our Early

Childhood. Look at us go!!!!

P A G E 2

Our SAKGP Kitchen Classes Our kitchen classes are awesome with the students cooking up a storm. Thank you those who have paid the voluntary kitchen contribution of $20.00. This money is used to purchase the ingredients we use. All contributions are to be paid through the Office. Anyone who is still interested in sponsoring our program, it’s not too late!!!!!! Sponsorship forms are available at the Office.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDED We are in need of any storage containers you may have lying around!! Jars, Ice cream containers, plastic/glass storage containers. Please make sure they are clean and if possible, peel all labels off. Our kitchen classes run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and we would love to have your help. Volunteers are an important part of our program, guiding the children through simple to follow recipes then sitting down to enjoy our delicious creations. Any time you can offer, even if it’s only hour is useful. If you would like to volunteer for our kitchen or garden please contact us for more information. Magdalene Mahomet or Sherrida Edgecombe on 89359000, or by email magdalene.mahomet@ntschools.net sherrida.edgecombe@ntschools.net

Stir Fry, Sushi and a salad bowl. Delicious!!!!

DRIVER FARM STALL

Come and check out our Market Stall at Assembly. The students set up and sell produce from our farm, fresh and very reasonably priced. Maybe your kids can show you how to cook them!!!! THIS WEEKS SPECIALS: Fresh Ginger – assorted prices Agave in pots - $5.00 These sell for $12.00 at local nurseries.

Ali Tomlins, Bryce Lambert and Tiana Lucas are doing an activity about measurement and kitchen

Thank you so much for our awesome

volunteers, Kylie Lucas, AJ Keygan, Sue Wright

and

Kerry Thompson.

Renee Hardy, Jade Curran and Megan

McCarthy are busy putting the finishing

touches on our delicious pizzas!!

P A G E 3

Merit Awards - Tiffany Brown, Renee Hardy, Cheyenne Irving, Jacob Miles, Aidyn Samways, Brodie Campbell, Tyler Robinson, Emily Ryan, Tyrell Roe, Jackson Martyn, Braidon Ireland, Zac Conelius, Zachary Key-gan, Kirrra-Lee Hayes, Isabella Stringer, Jasmin Hage-Aird, Danielle Norris, Jacob Redwin, Brooke Sherwood, Tom Wilson, Jessica McEwin, Taleeha-Dawn Ramsay, Thomas Green, Adam Mortimer, Hayley Mowat, Tiah Hill, Cory Richardson, Matai Norris, Kiara Thompson, Emily Hartree, Richard Fejo, Sabine Schlosser, Dylan Morrison, Carter Hansen, Odhinn Burdett, Cate Neale, Zoe Campbell, Jonathon Ganley, Rosey Prior, Rockeisha Humes, Alicia Lam-bert, Mya Gregory, Tiegan Boland, Shiani Ah-Wong, Alicia Miranda, Matthew Mahomet, Jacklin Dacey, Sarah Forrest, Jordan Dann

Sports News

Sports Day will be held this Friday 3rd June. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear their house colours. If students are to use sprays to colour their hair please do this at home as they are not permitted to use the sprays at school. Transition to year Six classes are to meet in their classes at 8am. They will meet up with the other classes in the hall at 8:15 to begin chanting and the March Past.

Transition and Year One classes will then begin their "Sports Fun Bonanza". Their races and tabloid activities will begin after recess. Preschool will also begin their Sports Day activities after recess.

Years Two and Three will be involved in tabloid sports after the march Past. Their running events will follow the completion of the Early Childhood races.

Years Four, Five and Six students will begin their running events immediately after the March Past.

Participation is the focus of the day as all students win points for their houses if the participate.

Enjoy the day.

Neil Stephenson

Sports Teacher

From the Principal

Sports Day is on Tomorrow

Come along and have fun at our 2011 Sports Day. A program is being distributed today to enable everyone to participate at times when different age groups are competing. Remember to dress up in house colours!

Urgent Message - We Need Your Help!

Improving attendance and punctuality to school needs to be ‘front and centre’ for us all! What happens when your child doesn’t come to school all day every day?

Improving attendance and participation is a major priority for us all in the Driver School Community and a number of changes are being made in relation to ensuring we increase our enrolments, punctuality and attendance rates. As mentioned previously, we have made ground however, there are many students who are absent more than 1 day per week. Let’s all work together to make a difference to all our students!

Our Building the Education Revolution – Primary Schools for the 21st Century Update

1. Great news is that the Kiss and Go area will be finished by the end of term! 2. Our Life Skills shed is awaiting certification approval so we can commence using it to support the farm

SAKG program.

Rob Presswell

Days Absent Total Number of Years Missed

1 day per week 2 years

1.5 days per week 3 years

2 days per week 3 and a half years

3 days per week 5 and a half years

5 weeks per term 4 and a half years

P A G E 4

Term Dates 2011Term Dates 2011Term Dates 2011Term Dates 2011

Students resume Tuesday 25 January 2011

Semester 1 Term 1 2011

Tues 25 Jan - Fri 1 April

Mid semester break Mon 4 Apr - Fri 8 Apr

Term 2 2011

Mon 11 Apr - Fri 24 Jun (11 weeks)

Easter break

Fri 22 Apr - Mon 25 Apr

Semester break

Mon 27 Jun - Fri 22 Jul Students resume Tues 26 Jul

Semester 2 Term 3

Tues 26 July - Fri 30 Sept

Mid semester break

Mon 3 Oct- Fri 7 Oct

Term 4 2011

Mon 10 Oct - Fri 16 Dec

Students resume

Tuesday 31 Jan 2012

Dates for your

Diary

☺ 3 June - Driver Athletics Carnival

☺ 13 June - Queen’s Birthday

☺ 15 June - Council Meeting

☺ 17 June - PARCS Athletics

☺ 24 June - Casual Day-gold coin donation

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Intouch Home Loans and Cmax Cinema in conjunction with Driver Primary Canteen sponsor our Caught Being Good Awards.

Year 5/6 Sydney/Canberra Camp Fundraising Events

10/06/11-

Happy Holiday Hamper drawn at our assembly.

31/7/11-

Harvey Norman BBQ

6/08/1-

‘Driver Trivia Night’- at Cazalys

Year 5/6 Sydney/Canberra Camp

Fundraising Event Update!

We are currently selling raffle tickets to raise money for our Year 5/6 Sydney Canberra Camp which is happening in September.

You could win some fabulous prizes from our ‘Happy Holiday Hamper’ which will be drawn at our assembly on the 10th of June.

You can purchase your tickets for $2 each or 3 for $5 from the office or alternatively come visit us at the Palmerston Markets on the 3rd of June and buy some tickets from us there!

Some of the prizes to be won include: V8 ticket, Darwin Show Family Pass, CMAX Movie tickets, DVD’s, craft activities, games, soft drinks and much more!!

So get your tickets today and help support our Year 5/6’s!!

Defence Families Update

Well it has been a busy couple of weeks but I am settling in fast. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting most of your children and we have already started to build a great friendship. I have started running activities at lunchtimes with your children and we are having lots of fun. Please remember the welcome sausage sizzle is on Thursday 2nd June at the school; this is a great opportunity to meet me and also catch up with other defence families at our school. If you can not make it then I look forward to meeting you in the future. I am primarily based at the school in the afternoons. My hours are 1-4 but this is flexible as I also run activities through lunchtimes 3 times a week. I know that my contact time is different to the previous DSTA however I have other commitments and am unable to work in the mornings. This is something that may change in the future. Also, Defence Families of Australia (DFA) are looking for families to participate in their annual survey, simply log onto www.dfa.org.au/survey for more information. Completed surveys will go in a draw to win one of ten, $50 Coles Myer vouchers donated by ADCU.

Feel free to call during my hours or drop me an email anytime on:

Ph: 8935 9000 or cazz.smith@ntschools.net.au

Kind Regards,

Cazz Smith

Driver Primary School- DSTA