DIARY DATES

NUMBER 16 – 29 May 2014

Thur 29 May Australia’s Biggest Afternoon Tea to raise

money for cancer research. Wear a

“splash of yellow” and a gold coin donation

Fri 30 May Walk to School Safely Day - Breakfast

provided in the canteen area for those who

walk 8.15am - 8.45am

Yr 5/6 Interschool Sports

Patto’s Got Talent Finals 2.50pm - 3.25pm

Mon 2 Jun Whole School Assembly 9.10am

Yr 6 Excursion to Parliament House

Wed 4 Jun Science Assessment

Fri 6 Jun Report Writing Day - No School Today

Mon 9 Jun Queen’s Birthday - No School Today

Thur 12 June National Buddy Day - Wear a Splash of

Purple and a gold coin donation for the

Alannah and Madeline Foundation

Fri 13 Jun Yr 5/6 Lightning Premiership

Wine Fundraising Orders due

Family Payments 2nd instalment due

Mon 16 Jun Junior School Assembly 9.10am

Tues 17 Jun School Council Meeting 7pm

Wed 18 Jun PFA Meeting 2.50pm - all welcome

Fri 20 Jun Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport

Mon 23 Jun Senior School Assembly 9.10am

Tues 24 Jun Yr 5/6 Swimming Program CPR at school

Wed 25 Jun Yr 5/6 Swimming Program at Dandenong

Oasis

Parent and Student Teacher Interviews

2.30pm - 7.30pm

Thur 26 Jun Yr 5/6 Swimming Program at Dandenong

Oasis

Fri 27 Jun Yr 5/6 Interschool sports

End Of Term 2 - 2.30pm finish time

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

BASKETBALL/NETBALL COURTS UPDATE

The wet weather over the past week delayed some of the works, but the painting and line marking of the courts was completed early this week. Today the towers are to be installed and the temporary fencing will be removed tomorrow. If all goes well our students will be able to enjoy our upgraded courts some time during the day tomorrow. A big thank you again to Mrs Shaw and the Fundraising team for their organisation of the upgrade and thank you to all those who have supported the school’s fundraising efforts over the past 12 months to make this possible.

NEW FENCING

The next stage of our fencing replacement program around the perimeter of the school will take place before the end of term. The fencing along the McLeod Road side of the oval between the gates and behind the goals will be replaced with a 3.6 metre high fence. A new boom gate will replace the old gate and the fencing from the old gate to the back fence will be replaced by a 0.9 metre high fence to match the rest of the school.

Congratulations to the following students who will be representing their Houses at the final of Patto’s Got Talent at 2.50pm tomorrow (Friday 30th May) in the school hall. Parents are welcome to attend and be part of the afternoon.

McLEOD MUSTANGS

Junior School: Braya H (2C) and Brooke W (2A)

Senior School: Seth M (6A) and Fletcher L (6A)

GLADESVILLE GLADIATORS

Junior School: Chloe A (2A) and Summer M (2A)

Senior School: Hannah U (6B)

THOMPSON TORNADOES

Junior School: Ashley F (1B)

Senior School: Chloe B (6A)

WELLS WILDCATS

Junior School: Holly R (PC)

Senior School: Abbey T (4C)

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

EDUCATION WEEK ACTIVITIES

Thank you to the many parents and grandparents who supported the family day picnic and the Open Morning. These activities were a huge success as part of our school’s Education Week celebrations.

CYBERSAFETY

There were approximately 50 people in attendance for a very informative Cybersafety presentation at school last night.

A big thank you to Mrs Canavan and Mrs Bearup for organising this and providing some baby sitting.

DISRICT CROSS COUNTRY

Last Friday I visited the District Cross Country event at Cornish College and was very impressed and proud of the efforts of the sixty students who represented our school. To have sixteen students qualify for the Division event next week was a fantastic achievement. Congratulations to all students on their efforts and to Miss Conway and Mrs Laughlin for their efforts in preparing the students. Also a thank you to those parents who helped set up the shelters for the students and for supporting them on the day.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who won our ‘Student of the Week’ awards for Week 5 of this term. Students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 will receive their certificates at their next assembly. Keep up the terrific work everyone!

Prep A – Stephanie P for being a conscientious, persistent worker.

Prep B – Amity G for her wonderful Maths ideas and being an enthusiastic student who is always on task.

Prep C – Kyla S for always working hard and trying her best.

Prep D – Shyla K for being such an enthusiastic learner in our classroom all the time.

Prep E – William B for such a terrific effort with your diary writing.

1A – Hannah D for using non-fiction books to research our dinosaurs topic and being able to share some very interesting facts with the class.

1B – Dash D for fantastic show and tell about fossils.

1C – Darcy L for persisting with his report writing and achieving great results.

1D – Claudia M for showing Team1D how to be a super learner in everything she does.

1E – Aiden T for writing a fabulous recount on our excursion to the Melbourne Museum.

2A – Brianna F for putting in a great effort in Maths and achieving Mathlete of the week.

2B – Soma H for being a super scientist while we were investigating with our Push and Pull toys.

2C – Owen D for making a positive change to his learning behaviour.

2D – Diaz W for always trying her best and with a smile.

2E – Ruby W for her wonderful, positive attitude towards her learning.

3A – Maddy J for showing enthusiasm this week during our number fluency task.

3B – Holly B for your excellent ideas in writing an information report on Christmas.

3C – Kiara E for her improved efforts in class reading time.

3D – Flynn T for being a bright and cheerful member of our class. You always bring a smile to school and have an excellent attitude towards learning.

4A – Kadek A for outstanding attitude, effort and behaviour in all class activities.

4B – Beth R for presenting a really interesting and informative explorers project about Sylvia Earle.

4C – Abbey T for an outstanding effort in all areas of the curriculum.

4D – Axel E for working hard on his effort and concentration.

5A – Harvey R for improving his behaviour in the class and for producing some top results in his class activities.

5B – Liam D for making valuable contributions to class discussions.

5C – Charlie A for being a very reliable Class Captain and always being polite and kind.

5D – Kimberly I for her fantastic efforts and positive attitude all week

6A – Zac K for diligently completing all homework set this term and setting a great example for the rest of the class.

6B – Elle S for an all-round fantastic attitude to her learning in all curriculum areas.

6C – Hailey H for demonstrating confidence when attempting new strategies in Mathematics.

SPECIALIST CLASS AWARDS for last week were: Art – 6B, P.E – 6A, Music – 6A, Italian – 3B, Spanish – 6B and Computers – 5B . Congratulations to these classes on their super efforts with our specialist teachers.

WEEKLY HOUSE POINTS WINNER

Last week’s winning House team was the Gladesville

Gladiators (Blue). Congratulations to all students in this team.

COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS

This week we have had two students from Mordialloc College doing a Year 9 Community Placement program.

Chloe Canavan has been working in Prep A with Mrs Phillips and Mackenzie Robins has been working in Phys Ed. with Miss Conway.

LOST PROPERTY

There are lots of unnamed items in Lost Property at the moment. These items include lunch boxes, drink bottles and a variety of food containers. If you are missing any of these please take a look in the Lost Property area located near the Canteen.

NAME BIRTHDAY

Aden G 29 May

Tom W 30 May

Jaimee P 30 May

Jack B 30 May

Savannah R 31 May

Joel B 31 May

Heath T 31 May

Isabella C 31 May

Hayden K 1 June

Ava C 1 June

Sapphire H 1 June

Hannah L 3 June

Jerzie V 3 June

Dylan W 4 June

Jordan S 4 June

Ella F 4 June

Charli H 4 June

Brock S 5 June

Shae B 5 June

Maddison L 5 June

Dylan H 5 June

Tahlie Z 5 June

Alicia G 5 June

ACT OF KINDNESS AWARD

5c FRIDAY

THE WINNER OF 5c FRIDAY FOR

LAST FRIDAY IS

3D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating

their birthday this week. We hope you have a lovely day.

BAND TOGETHER DAY

On Thursday the 12th of June we are asking students to dress in purple (or a touch of purple) and bring in a gold coin donation for National Buddy Day. The proceeds will go to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. The foundations goal is to help reduce bullying in primary school, through education and much more.. On the day we're challenging buddy grades to join forces, literally — with a ribbon, velcro band or a hair scrunchie and take a photo of their most creative band. We appreciate all of your support.

Regards Adrian Patane and the JSC

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Amber Ryan will be looking after the Act Of Kindness awards

and nominations for the remainder of this term while Jason

Zarb is on leave.

Should you wish to email through a nomination, you can

contact Amber direct on killen.amber.k@edumail.vic.gov.au

DOLPHIN RESEARCH PEER TEACHING ACTIVITY

Last week our five ambassadors completed their peer teaching task with our five Year 1 classes. They did a great job and I’m sure their message of looking after the marine environment will be remembered. Below is their report.

Last term all the Dolphin Research Ambassadors went to Mentone Primary School to learn about peer teaching and to get to know more about the environment. After some training we got to teach the Year 1’s at Mentone. When we came back to school we spent some of our lunch times practising to teach the Year 1’s at our school. Last week, on the 21st and 22nd May, we went into all the Year 1 classes to teach them. They all enjoyed it a lot.

Thank you to Mr Clohesy, Mrs Morgan and the other Year 1 teachers for making this happen.

Miah F, Chelsea M, Katelyn G, Hunter C & Fletcher L.

CROSS COUNTRY DISTRICT REPORT 2014

An exciting team of new and experienced students proudly represented Patto at the 2014 District Cross

Country at the Cornish Campus. Our kids were ready to race the 2km/3km course with determination

and confidence. We had an outstanding achievement with 16 students progressing through to the next

round at the Cornish Campus next Wednesday 4th June. Well done to all students who participated on

the day. A special thanks must go to Susan Maxwell, Claire and Tim Newman, Nicole Tregellis and

Tracey Maguire for helping out and to all the parents who came along on the day to support our kids.

(Kelly Laughlin & Michelle Conway)

CROSS COUNTRY “ROAD RUNNERS”TEAM RESULTS - (Top 8 places go through to next

round)

BOYS U9/10 Jackson M, 4B (2nd), Charlie A, 5C (4th), Kobe M, 4A (5th), Liam W, 4D (8th), Dan C, 5B (10th), Ty L, 4C (13th), Dior D, 5A (14th), James N, 4A (21st) and Sam S, 4C (N/P) GIRLS U9/10 Sapphire H, 4B (1st), Abbey T,4C (5th), Olivia P, 4D (8th), Amarli M, 3D (16th ), Christine C, 5D (15th), Tiffany C, 4A, (19th ), Trinity H, 5C (21st), Whynter V, 4B (28th), Annabelle R, 4A (32nd) and Talzyn R, 4B (32nd) BOYS U/11 Harrison F, 6C (4th), James M, 5C (3rd), Joel Z, 5B (10th), Liam D, 5B (14th), Colby N, 5A (18th), Aden G, 5C (25th) Coby P, 5D,(42nd) Tarrant S 5D, (16th), Valentino P, 6C (31st) Jack B, 6A, (32nd) and Corey O, 5C (34th). GIRLS U/11 Jerzie V, 5A, (2nd), Tiffany P, 5C, (5th), Madison E, 5D (11th), Caitlyn O, 6B (19th), Charlotte T, 5B (12th), Hannah V, 5B (31st), Eve C, 5D (9th), Jazz S, 4C (N/P) and Shelby C, 5A (N/P) BOYS U12/13 Nikolaj D 6A, (1st) Trent M, 6B (5th), Kye M, 6C (6th), Harrison L, 6C (9th), Matthew E, 6C (11th), Brodie C, 6B (29th), Nathan S, 6B (16th), Max L, 6A (10th) and Matthew C, 6C (15th) GIRLS U12/13 Skye C,6C (2nd), Jasmine R, 6A (7th), Jenna H, 6B (9th), Lucy R, 6C (11th),Maddy D, 6C (12th), Isabella C, 6C (13th), Maddy N, 6B (14th), Lily P, 6A (22nd), Hannah U, 6B (18th) and Anastasia M, 6B (24th)

CROSS COUNTRY DISTRICT REPORT 2014

DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION 2014

Venue: Cornish College. 65 Riverend Road, Bangholme Vic 3175 Melways 93 J12

Date: Wednesday 4th June

Race program

9.30am - 9/10 year Girls: Distance 2kms

9.50am - 9/10 year Boys: Distance 2kms

10.10am – 11 year Girls: Distance 3kms

10.30am – 11 year Boys: Distance 3kms

10.50am – 12/13 year Girls: Distance 3kms

11.10am – 12/13 year Boys: Distance 3kms

Students will be transported to venue via staff vehicles

Visiting Artist Brett Cardwell

Our Year 2, 5 and 6 students have had the famous cartoonist Brett Cardwell visit. He has inspired

children to draw various cartoon characters’ faces, hands and bodies. We have touched on the

Japanese influence of Manga and turned these cartoons into super heroes. Other classes have

drawn wonderful cartoon animals, aliens and spacemen.

Take a look at the photos featuring some of our creative drawings. Most handouts have gone home to

help children to keep exploring expressive faces at home. Brett believes the most important thing

about drawing cartoons are the faces. Some children have already started to draw cartoons in their

own time at home. Brett encourages all students to follow their dreams and practise makes perfect.

For all those students wishing to enhance their skills in drawing cartoons please keep looking in our

school newsletter for information on Brett’s workshops at Dromkeen during the school holidays.

He’d love to see you there. You can also visit his website at www.cartoonworkshop.com.au.

TERM 2 HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS CARTOONING & ANIMATION

with Brett Cardwell (Cardytoons)

At Dromkeen Art Gallery and Cafe - Riddells Creek Vic.

Cost: $10 per cartoon and story board workshop and $20 per Animation workshop.

Payment on the day.

Limit of 40 students per class. For bookings Phone Brett on 0411 351921 or email: Brett@cardytoons.com.au

Tuesday 1st July & Thursday 10th July (From Year 2 to Adult)

10.00am-11:30am

WORKSHOP #1 DRAW CARTOONS (Cover the basics of cartooning - Facial expression, hands, Character development)

12:30pm - 2.00pm

WORKSHOP #2 DRAW CARTOONS ADVANCED (ANIMALS & ACTION - A look at different styles too)

2.00pm - 3:30pm

WORKSHOP #3 DRAW COMICS & CARICATURES (Adding humour, cartoon strips and capturing the character in a caricature)

Wednesday 2nd July & Friday 11th July (From Year 4 to Adult)

10.00am -11:30am

WORKSHOP #1 STORY BOARDS (Creating a visual story)

12:30pm - 2:30pm

WORKSHOP #2 STOP MOTION ANIMATION Workshop (with lego and Plasticine)

3.00pm - 5.00pm

WORKSHOP #3 2D ANIMATION Workshop (Learning the art of motion)

*There will be Art classes open for teens and adults on these days too learning landscape painting in oils and pastels. Enquiries welcome.

COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS

Mordialloc Neighborhood House

Tai Chi, all ages welcome and new members are welcome to join any time during the term. Tues 1.30pm -2.30pm $10 per class. Call 9587 4534 for further details.

City of Kingston - Vacation Care Program

Vacation Care from 30th June - 11th July 2014. Enrolments start from Mon 2nd June and close Friday 20th June. Brochures can be downloaded from www.kingston.vic.gov.au or you can call Vacation Care Team on 9581 4846.