Paterson Post

02 4938 5114 This newsletter & attached forms are available to download at: www.paterson-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Week 6 June 7th

Coming Events

JUNE Mon 10th - Queens Birthday (Public Holiday)

Mon 17th - P & C meeting 7.00pm

Tue 18th - Loop Orders close for Book Club

Wed 19th - 4/5 Assembly

Fri 21st - Athletics Carnival

JULY Wed 3rd - Yr 6 Assembly

Fri 5th - PBL Reward Day

- Last day for Term 2

Mon 22nd - Staff Development Day

Tues 23rd - All students return for Term 3

NOTES SENT HOME:

Soccer

Touch Football

Newsletter Week 6, Term 2

Traffic Safety

Unfortunately this week we had a report of parents parking in the no standing zone at the front of our school, and moving forward in the bus zone, preventing the bus from pulling in. It is vital that all drivers observe the parking signs at the front of the school so that we can keep our students safe. We also have many parents parking in the Rural Fire Service car park and some children are moving through the car park in an unsafe manner, either by climbing the fence between the school and the car park, or by running ahead of their parents. The Rural Fire Service car park should not be used in the afternoon by our community. It needs to be kept clear in case there is a fire call out. Please ensure that you use the car parking area across the road from the school. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe.

Year 6 Classroom Refurbishment

Work is underway on the demountable, with a slight delay caused by the weather. A new schedule of completion is under preparation and we will let you know when it is received. Thank you to Mr Pommer and year 6 for ensuring that the move to the library was such a success.

Upcoming Sport

On Tuesday our soccer team will play against Thornton PS in Thornton, and our touch football team will play against Vacy at home. We are currently waiting to confirm our next netball game. We now have a break from cricket until later in the year.

University of Newcastle Student Teachers

Next week we will welcome Miss Ernst and Ms Wilson, student teachers from the University of Newcastle. Miss Ernst will work with Mr Pommer in year 6, and Ms Wilson will work with Mrs Halliday in 2/3. They will be here until the end of term 3.

P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting is on Monday, 17th June at 7pm in the library. It would be fantastic to see some new faces there. Children of all ages are very welcome.

Welcome to Ms Noble

Ms Noble will take the role of relieving principal from next week until the end of week 2 term 3. She is very much looking

forward to meeting the community.

With thanks,

Mrs Hazell

02 4938 5114 www.paterson-p.school.nsw.edu.au Term 2

Term 2 Assembly Awards

Week 6

Captain’s Award Austin for walking on the concrete after the bell.

Term 2

Week 6

PBL

AWARD

CLASS AWARD

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

Kindergarten

Matilda for always being respectful.

Lucy for fantastic writing in her book.

Annan for working hard all week.

Years 1/2

Quinton for taking more responsibility with his

learning and sound work.

Ned for improvement with his Literacy work

and choices in the classroom.

Tasmin for being a wonderful new student

in our class.

Years 2/3

Zac for demonstrating respect in class time.

Finn for attempting activities during PE time.

Tahlia for outstanding effort in class activities.

Years 4/5

Sophie for being kind and polite to all school members.

Jaiden for working well in mathematics.

Nicholas for displaying initiative and creativity.

Year 6

Accaylia for being a good leader and helping others learn new netball skills.

Flynn for applying himself to finish all mathematical

tasks.

Charlie for exceptional persuasive skills in

writing.

Year 2/3 News

Class 2/3 has had a great term 2. We started by supporting our year 3 peers when they were doing NAPLAN which this year was administered online (except for writing). In English we have been practising using our punctuation and writing skills, reading more fluently and accurately and handwriting beautifully. In Mathematics we have been focusing on core basics of addition, subtraction and multiplication. Science has covered the topic of the sun and the rest of the term will involve numerous experiments....YAY!!!History has been interesting because we have been learning about why we left England and the trip to Australia. We also have been busy creating our first home research project. We practised and performed a drama for the school called "Positives and Negatives" which reflected our school PBL values. During PE we have been developing our athletic skills ready for the Athletics Carnival in a couple of weeks. We have had a busy, productive, wonderful term 2. Class 2/3 wish you a safe and lovely, cold June long weekend. Mrs Halliday

Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed The Ship Of Fools Water Conservation Show earlier this week.

Canteen Roster

Monday 10th June

Public Holiday

Wednesday 12th June

Anita Whitehorn

Friday 14th June

Dru Crouch & Gen Fitzgerald

If you are able to help with field events on the day please let Mr Lowrey know.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

at the Paterson Sportsground from 9.30am

Hope to see you there!

Next

P&C

meeting

Monday 17th June

7.00pm

in the school library.

Book Club Loop Orders

Finishes

Tuesday

18th June

BACKTRACK BOYS

Free Community Screening

Backtrack Boys is an inspiring and AWARD WINNING new Australian documentary that scooped Audience Awards for Best Documentary at the Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra Film Festivals. A group of troubled boys are on a perilous course towards jail until they meet up with the rough talking, free-wheeling jackaroo Bernie Shakeshaft, and hit the road with his legendary dog jumping team. This observational documentary, filmed over two years, follows boys in a youth program that Bernie runs from a shed on the out-skirts of Armidale, a rural town in Australia. On the road, the boys find their voice, make great friendships and the dogs become national champions. But as the boy’s sleep under the stars at night the trauma is never too far away. With their survival and futures at stake they must constantly step up, push themselves, support each other and some days can be hard. This inspiring coming of age story revels the challenges and triumphs these boys face as they try to find their place in the world and the dogs that help tame their wild ways. Running Time: 100 mins Classification: MA15+ Website:https://www.backtrackboys.com/

SUNDAY 23RD

JUNE

DUNGOG RSL

100 LORD STREET, DUNGOG

3.00pm

Gold Coin Donation Welcome