The staff and I would like to welcome all of the new students and their families to our school. The students have settled into the school very quickly, making friends and joining in their class lessons

with confidence.I would like to thank the parents who brought their children to the ANZAC march and Service during the holidays; it was really nice to see so many students and staff attending this important community event.

We celebrated ANZAC day here at school last Wednesday. The students worked through four activities ranging from poetry writing, drawing an army jeep, cooking ANZAC cookies, making

medals and learning about what it was like to be in the Army. I would like to thank Mrs Harwood for all of her work planning the day and thank you to all staff who ensured all students were participating, engaged and learning many new concepts about the ANZAC‘s and why we should always remember. The students had the opportunity to see, hear about, climb through, and draw two army vehicles.

I would like to thank Mr Michael Fittler who brought up his jeep named ‘Sarge’ and Mr and Mrs Broadley who proudly spoke at our service about the Army Reserves and introduced the students and staff to a very large Army truck and explained its many uses and how it keeps our soldiers safe. They were very informative talks and the students really enjoyed the opportunity to see these vehicles up close. I believe Spike even enjoyed his visit in the jeep. WO2 Andrew Harvey - THANK YOU TO FOR ALLOWING THE ARMY TRUCK TO BE AT SCHOOL.

There were so many photos taken last Wednesday showing the students so totally engaged in the many activities, that we selected a few for this issue of the newsletter. More will be on display at the next Gathering.

At the end of last term we sent several entries to the 2019 National Trust Saumarez Anzac Art Competition. I was very proud of our students work as the artwork has reached a high standard.

The children’s artwork is being shown at the Armidale Regional Library and will be displayed from Thursday 2 May to 1 June. The official prize giving will be on Friday 10 May.

I am waiting to hear if any of our students were awarded a place in this competition and the classes are planning a trip to the library to see the art display. Watch out for the permission note for this walking excursion soon. Please go and have a look at the art work from primary students from the local Armidale schools.

This term the teachers will continue with professional learning each week. Today we are out at the University working with 2 lecturers from Education working through the curriculum and student

outcomes - linking to our Research Project.

The K-2 teachers will continue with their L3 training this term and Mrs Deiderick will be working closely with all staff in the next few weeks regarding the new Professional learning she has attended on Outdoor learning literacy through nature and story play.

Please keep asking your child about what they did at school today and what they are learning about in their classroom each day.

Parents are always welcome to come in and see what the students are learning in their classrooms, discuss this with your child’s class teacher.

Have a wonderful week.

Julianne Crompton - Principal

Drummond Memorial Public School

DRUMBEAT

TERM 2

WEEK 2

6 May 2019

email: drummondm-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au website: https://drummondm-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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

Assistant Principal Special Education: Mrs Kristy Curry Relieving Assistant Principal: Mrs Jenna Walsh

School Captains: Saif Al-Qaderi and Marie BowdenTelephone: (02) 6772 3736 • Facsimile: (02) 6771 2275

Week 9 Certificate Awards

Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) Possums - Mrs EastlakeLucas: For coming back this term so ready to learn.Amis: For working so hard to improve with his sounds.

Early Stage 1/Stage 1 (K/1) Frilled Neck Lizards - Mrs HarrisAdele: For showing compassion and kindness towards everyone she meets.Rhiley: For being a happy learner and making huge improvemens in reading.

Stage 1 (1/2) Black Cockatoos - Mrs WalshGoten: For settling in well to DMPS and showing the school values consistently.Ridya: For showing amazing growth in all areas of his learning.

Stage 1 (1/2) Dingos - Mrs BettsAlison: For a great start to Term 2.Anthony: For a great start to Term 2.

Stage 2 (3/4) Kangaroos - Mrs MooreFayth: For being an independent worker and completing activities to the best of her abilityDiar: For showing recent progress in all areas, but notably in English. Well done Diar.

Stage 2 (3/4) Koalas - Miss StevensonInoke: For always trying his best to learn new concepts.Yanar: For being a helpful, friendly class member with a wonderful sense of humour.

Stage 3 (5/6) Eagles - Mr Williams and Mr D’GluyasHussein: For excellent progress in maths.Samantha: For great role model and dertermination in maths.Mia: For being a good friend and role model.

MC Gold Kookaburras - Mrs CurryPeyton: For a wonderful start at DMPS.

AEO - Ms CutmoreCaleb: For being a caring friend to others.

Respect

Connect

Succeed

Some of our students participated in the 2018 New England sings! on

the weekend.

Important Dates forTerm 2

Week 3 - NAPLAN starting Monday 13 May for Year 3 & 5

Friday 17 May - Gathering 9.15am

P&C Mother’s Day Stall Thursday 9th May & Friday 10th May

Gifts from $1 to $4

We will be set up in the hall first break both days, see you there!

Limited numbers of some gifts so

remember to get in early!

$4.00

Small potted succulent

plants

$1.00

I love you Nan & Mum pens or bath bombs

$1.50

Lip gloss/balm or Mum Stress

Ball

$2.00

Grandmother and Mum photo frames, various body products

$3.00

Hair accessories jar or foot sock and sock set or

nail art set