Drummond Memorial Public SchoolDrumBeat

Term 1 2019Week 3

Monday 11 February 2019

Important Dates Term 1

FebruaryWednesday 13 February -

Whole school excursion to the Armidale Recycling and Waste Facilities. Note sent home last week.

‘Meet and Greet” free BBQ at 5.30pm at school

Friday 15 February - Gathering 9.15am in the school hall. Stage 3 5/6 class will be presenting an item.All welcome.

Thursday 21 February - Book Club Due

Welcome to our many new students and their families who have joined the Drummond School community. We look forward to

working with you and teaching your children.

This week is once again a busy week for staff and students. Mrs Eastlake - the Early Stage One (Kindy) teacher and Mrs Harris, the

Stage 1 - 1/2 teacher, will commence their professional learning in the L3 program. This program is designed to explicitly teach literacy skills in small groups so students are receiving individual teaching. Mrs Walsh will continue her training in this program this year.

This Wednesday the whole school has an opportunity to attend the recycling plant located at the Armidale Recycling and Waste Facilities.

Thank you Mrs Walsh for arranging for all students to visit to see what happens to the recycling once it is collected from your homes. This is part of the students’ unit on Sustainability. Please sign the permission note and return it to school as soon as possible so buses can be booked. The school will be covering the bus fee.

Wednesday night we will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” parent and student information evening. We will start with a free BBQ at 5.30,

then move to the library at 6.15. This year I’m asking the students to take and show you their classroom. Since parents have more than one room to visit, the class visits will be informal. This will allow your child time to show you their room, seating and work. Each teacher will be sending home an introduction letter to their class explaining their expectations and any required materials your child may need. Due to our funding we provide most items for your child so the list is very short. Please come along and share in this school/community event to start the year. The whole family is welcome. A note came home Friday asking about number of sausages required. There will be beef and Halal chicken available so please send the note back tomorrow so the ordering can be completed. Please come along and let your child show case their classroom and work.

All students were able to participate in the Life Education Van program and visit the new van. The students participated in the new program

which has only been released this year. This program meets some of the curriculum content of the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education syllabus. Please ask your child to describe the lesson and explain some of the concepts which they discussed.

Have a wonderful week and remember, if you have any questions please come and see your child’s class teacher. We encourage

parents to take an active interest in their child’s education and school.

Julianne Crompton - PrincipalCongratulations Dajarn for being chosen to represent Armidale in the North West Sports Association for Basketball in Tamworth.

Drummond Memorial Public School, 250 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW 2350Principal: Mrs Julianne Crompton, Instructional Leader: Mrs Peta Deiderick

Assistant Principals: Mrs Jenna Walsh(Rel ) and Mrs CurrySchool Captains: Marie Bowden and Saif Al-Qaderi

Telephone: (02) 6772 3736 • Facsimile: (02) 6771 2275

WHEN: 2 x Thursdays

24th & 31st January 2019

TIME: 9.30am to 12.30pm

WHERE: 150 Rusden St. Armidale

COST: FREE

For more information or to register, contact the

Family Relationship Centre through Centacare NENW

The Surviving Your Adolescents course covers:What is normal adolescent behaviourHow to manage teen risk-takingThe Four Cardinal Sins (what not to do)The relationship between parent-teen communication and adolescent safetyThe four ways to improve your relationshipWhat role to take: Observer, Advisor, Negotiator, DirectorHow to respond to emotional blackmail

Registration is essential. This course is subject to registration numbers.

Centacare NENW acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land and pays

respect to the elders past and present.

Norths United Football Club

Free Skill Session

run by Norths United Premier League players.

Come and join us for a Juniors meet and greet, skill session and kick around.

Sunday 17th February 2019

10am -12pm

At Phil Wheaton Oval

Erskine St, Armidale

Followed by a free BBQ

Open to all current, future and possible juniors of the club

Registration assistance available

Go the REDMEN

Harlequins Hockey Club

Harlequins Hockey Club are seeking expressions of inter-est from players interested in playing junior hockey this year. We will be fielding teams in Under 9s, 11s, 13s and 15s. Girls can play in all divisions and boys are welcome to play in the under 9 and 11s competition. Please send an email nominating your child’s intention to play and which age division they are eligible to play in.

Please contact either:

Louise Vaughan (junior co-coordinator) at vaughan79@bigpond.com OR

Alisa Gray (junior co-coordinator) at harliesjnrhockey@outlook.com

Kookaburra class’ recycling.