Driver Primary School

17 June 2011

Issue 11

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.

SPORTS DAY

Our Sports Day was successful with students participating in a range of activities. Having the younger students involved in tabloids as well as running races kept them engaged and active throughout most of the morning. The most lasting impressions that I have of the day are of the students who I saw give their all to perform at their best. An individual's effort is more important than the final result. Sport can be a real character building exercise. Thanks to all involved for helping to make the sports day run so smoothly. Some of the older students have qualified to represent Driver at the PARCS Athletics Carnival at Fred's Pass this Friday. We wish them all the best and know they will be fine representatives of our school.

P A G E 2

Merit Awards - Harry Maher, Harper Robinson, Joshus Smith, Charlie McMaster, Riley Burge,

Danyon Quirk, Stella Murray, Tyler Fanning, Phoebe O’Shea, Ashley Keygan, Tanae Nicolson, Ebony Whitmore, Zaq Butler, Luke Smith, Kumpa Solien, Lateesha Coombes, Kieran MacFadzean Scott, Skye McPharlin, Bethany Simpson, Ayisha Ferokhan, Hayley Atkins-Parkes, Tyanna Parkinsob, Sunta Wattam,. Pedro Sackley, Angelica Anderson, Lorraine Konge, Kallin Grace, Haylee Smith, Tiana Lucas, Victor Viegas, Robert Thai, Natasha Court, Jacque Esparagoza, Tegan Connolly, Owen Kelley, Charli Nomoa, Meglan Rouse, Lillian Reid,Erin Lasker, Liam Smith, Nadya Clancy, Emma Kelley, Declan Mair, Keenan Lake, Lennox Mason, Bradley Wilson, Juan Gregory, Dylan Williams, Jozef Goiris, Azaan Ur-Rahman, Jeryahn Mullaney, Jese Hansen, Emily VanWageningen, Pavclos Mastronikolas, Rustin Topham, Danielle Norris, Kaite Martin, Shane Brackin, Xander Tanzer-James, Gowtham Shathieskumar, Megan McCarthy, Kyren Norris, Tiffany Nguyen, Nikita Clancy, Kody Brown, Flynn McMaster, Alicia Swart, Anna Thai, Ebony Whitmore, John Tigabao, Katina Kastellorizios, Edwarad Henderson, Denzel Tomlins, Emily Ryan, Cate Neale, Matai Norris, Jasmin Hage-Aird, Manny Mullaney, Jakub Nguyen.

Principals Awards - Pedro Sackley

Jacklin Dacey

From the Principal

We would like to thank our whole school community for a wonderful first semester in 2011. It has been extremely busy, very successful and a lot of fun. Our farm and kitchen are well under way; our building works are nearing completion and all staff are very focused around improving student attendance and outcomes, particularly in English, Maths and across student well-being and safety.

A Great Sports Day

What an amazing Sports Day and congratulations to Chaney on their win! To our wonderful students your behaviour, energy, sportsmanship and drive is to be commended! Thank you Neil Stephenson and Jarred Sack for their coordination, Mick Savage for his expertise on the line marking, and to the 15 helpers who turned up at 6.30am in the cold to erect the shade structures. Also special thanks to Andrew Dudley from ADEVENTS for setting up an excellent sound system for the day.

Schools Sustainability Summit at Girraween Primary School

Congratulations to Driver Leaders Renee, Sam, Ali, Ella, Ashley, Mariana, Jason, Riley, Claudia and Piper who represented our school proudly at the 2011 Sustainability Summit at Girraween Primary School. It was wonderful to see their fantastic garden and farm and to share ideas with so many schools across Arnhem, Katherine and other Top End schools. Our Two Stars were:

• We learned how to reduce and recycle waste - for example: bring wrapper free food to school and have a school system in place to recycle paper and plastic.

• Millner uses solar panels to produce energy - this is a more environmentally friendly way to produce energy and it saves their school money

Second Semester Staffing

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge Mrs Mary Harman’s great efforts in the Assistant Principal position whilst Mrs Alison Buchanan has been on maternity leave. We wish Mrs Harman well at Ludmilla School in Term 3 2011!

Mrs Jenny Ashton is taking Long Service Leave in Term 3 and will be replaced by Mrs Marion Patterson who is currently covering Mrs Young whilst she is on sick leave. Mrs Edgecombe will be away for the first three weeks of Term 3 and Mr Libien will be replacing her for that time.

Have a well earned holiday and we hope to see all students safe back at school on Tuesday 26 June 2011!

Rob Presswell

Principal

P A G E 3

Year 5/6 Sydney/Canberra Camp Fundraising Events

31/7/11-

Harvey Norman BBQ

• Please return all notes by Thursday (23/6/11)

• Non-perishable donation items welcome now!

6/08/11-

‘Driver Trivia Night’- at Cazalys

• Tickets on sale now at the office $10 per person (10 people per team)or contact

Danielle Hall 0402086516

• Fun games and raffles held on the night.

• Over $400 worth of prizes up for grabs!

• You can order dinner at the bistro and kids club is available (limited numbers)

Help our year 5 and 6 students raise money for their Canberra Camp and have fun at the same time!

Volunteers Wanted - for Kitchen Garden Program The success of this unique and exciting project relies on the support of volunteers. There is nothing more satisfying than sharing a delicious meal created with fresh produce that you have grown from seed to harvest. You don’t have to be a green thumb or a Master

Chef, you just have to love growing food, eating food & being with children.

If you would like to volunteer in the kitchen or garden, whether you have one hour to spare or a whole morning, we would love to hear from you. The Program runs on:- Garden: Monday and Tuesday Kitchen: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Contact: Sherrida Edgecombe (Program Co-ordinator) Email: sherrida.edgecombe@ntschools.net Magdalene Mahomet (Kitchen Specialist) Email: magdalene.mahomet@ntschools.net Tony Sterling (Garden Specialist) Email: tony.sterling@ntschools.net Phone: 89359000

McCAIN is giving away over $500,000 worth of veggie patch equipment to primary

schools during 2011. The McCain School Vegie Patches Program provides schools with the opportunity to earn points which can then be redeemed for gardening equipment including fertiliser, wheelbarrows, seeds and soil. Families are able to help Driver Primary earn these points. If you purchase products from the McCAIN frozen vegetable

and McCAIN Purely Potato range, cut out the barcode(s) on the pack and send them into school by 4 October 2011.

Our coin worm trail was a huge success raising $806.70.

Thank you to all who participated.

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

☺ 17 June - PARCS Athletics

☺ 24 June - Casual Day-gold

coin donation

☺ Mon 27 Jun - Fri 22 Jul

Semester break

☺ Tues 26 July- Students

resume Term 3

☺ 31 July - Harvey Norman

BBQ

☺ 6 August - Trivia Night

Cazalys

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

Defence Families Update

Wow, can you believe we are nearing the end of Semester One already? The children are getting really excited about the up and coming school holidays and are starting to mention some of the great holiday plans that they have. I would like to send lots of love to the families whose partners are just returning from deployment and to the families who have partners currently overseas, on course or exercise; keep your chin up and know that there is support from myself and DCO if you need it.

When visiting the children in class I take photos of them at work and at play. These photos will be used to make a memory book at the end of the year or for emailing to parents who are away to keep them informed of their child’s school life. If you would like to receive the photos of your children, please supply me with your email address and I will send them out to you on a fortnightly basis.

My hours at Driver are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12.30pm until 4.00pm. I can be contacted on 8935 9000 or by email on cazz.smith@ntschools.net Sincerely,

Cazz Smith

DSTA-Driver Primary School

Community NoticesCommunity NoticesCommunity NoticesCommunity Notices

THE GOLDFISHBOWL SWIM SCHOOLS are conducting 1 five day & 1 four day Intensive blocks over the June/July school holidays. Monday 27th June – Friday 1st July Monday 18th – Thursday 21st July There will be Junior and Senior squad training at Coconut Grove in the afternoons Mon – Fri A great way to learn and advance skills in a fun filled, safe environment!! BOOKINGS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR TERM 3, 2011, commencing 25th July. ALL AGES CATERED FOR – 6 months to Adults Give your child a gift for life – enrol today!!! Phone for enrolments & enquiries Palmerston – 89 311000 or Coconut Grove 89 481000 Our pool is temperature controlled (31-32 degrees), indoors and offers protection from the sun & wind!!

Car Boot Sale Saturday 30th July 2011 9am – 1pm @ Uniting Church PALMERSTON. Come along to set up ($15) by 8.45am or browse stalls. Booking/enquires 0403652280. Sausage sizzle/icecups/drinks/morning tea all available.

COME AND TRY ORIENTEERING - the ideal way to exercise your mind and your body. Great for families of all ages. Your FIRST EVENT is FREE, with experienced club members and coaches on hand to get you started. Events are held on Sunday mornings. Coming events: Sun 26th June – Charles Darwin NP 16-17 July – Litchfield weekend Sun 31 July – Mitchells Creek Enquiries and more details: phone Susi Bertei on 89815841.