P a g e 1

Social media platforms are a pervasive part of the way we live our lives and for those of us old enough to remember it is now becoming increasingly difficult to think about what life was like BF (before Facebook) How did we share the details of the most important events in our lives with family and friends How did we provide our views on the events occurring as part of our lives How did we tell one another about the delicious meals wersquod just eaten at the local restauranthellipdid we even do that

It is incredible to think this technological force that has completely changed the way we interact with our world and has spawned the development of a language previously unimaginable has actually only been around for a comparatively short period of time lsquoThe Facebookrsquo as it was originally known first made an appearance in 2004 but did not reach the world in its entirety until 2006 the same year the world learned to share using only 140 characters on Twitter In between these years in 2005 the first YouTube video was uploaded Instagram first unleashed its photo sharing platform in 2010 and the teenagersrsquo network of choice Snapchat began delivering the minutia of life in 2012 It is interesting then to consider that in 2018 rarely a day goes by when we donrsquot hear about the negative effects of social media on our children our children with their still developing awareness of self and others our children with their still developing understanding of time and place It is clear we are all still grappling with how to harness the positive aspects of social media ndash its power to develop and maintain connections with others ndash and avoid the dark side the side that is leading to distorted self-image cyberbullying the commercialisation of happiness sleep deprivation the list goes on PTO

Articles

Powerful Parenting 1-2

Talk Times with Principal Grimes 2

Honjo Higashi High School Visit AB 3

From the Year 6 Classroomshellip 4

Calling all Designers Inventors Tinkerers and Makers 5

Careers Pathways News 5

Vicki Wilson Shield 6

Nikki Wallis ndash Pieris Prize Award for the Most Promising Vocalist 7

Pakawanrsquos Tinkling Fingers amp Twinkletoes 8

Ballet Scholarship to the USA 8

Madisonrsquos Return to the AB Planet 9

Ocean Stars Incursion 10

Notices

Be our Guest at Open Day 6

Art School Art Classes 7

P amp F Back to School Trivia Night 9

Parent amp Bub Book Club 11

Community Hero Donation for Prep Ball 11

Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition 12

TFA Soccer Program 12

School Banking News 13

Information on Red Fire Ants 13

Entertainment Books 13

Coming Events 14

AB Paterson College newsletter

Friday 27 July 2018 Volume 24 Issue 22

P a g e 2

As parents we are our childrenrsquos first teachers The most powerful life lessons that children will ever learn come from their parents As role models parents must reflect upon what messages they are sending their own children about the use of technology social media and its place in life Consider the following

Are you guilty of technoference This is a new term coined to describe the situation when your interpersonal interactions are interrupted by technology Would you interrupt a conversation you may be having with your teenager to respond to the lsquopingrsquo of an incoming post What message is this sending

Do you sleep with a phone close to your bed What message does this send to your child Perhaps that you cannot be without your device even during the hours when you should be resting

Do the posts of others make you anxious or angry ndash do you make considered responses in these situations or do you react in the spur of the moment Are you always respectful in your comments and posts

How much time do you spend scrolling through posts or perhaps watching videos on YouTube Observational research indicates that 35 of parents spend 1 minute (or more) in every 5 looking down at their device while their young children are playing at the playground What message does this send

The schools role in educating children to successfully navigate the world of technology and social media is vital but role modelling by parents plays a significant part in helping them to learn balance and moderation ndash elements vital as they develop the understanding and skills they will need to successfully find their place in the world Karen Roman Assistant Principal Junior School

Lessons from Animals

In Episode 8 of Talk Times with Principal Grimes Brian introduces us to the newest addition to his family as he shares with us the wonderful lessons we can learn from our pets Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1296084250493981

P a g e 2

As parents we are our childrenrsquos first teachers The most powerful life lessons that children will ever learn come from their parents As role models parents must reflect upon what messages they are sending their own children about the use of technology social media and its place in life Consider the following

Are you guilty of technoference This is a new term coined to describe the situation when your interpersonal interactions are interrupted by technology Would you interrupt a conversation you may be having with your teenager to respond to the lsquopingrsquo of an incoming post What message is this sending

Do you sleep with a phone close to your bed What message does this send to your child Perhaps that you cannot be without your device even during the hours when you should be resting

Do the posts of others make you anxious or angry ndash do you make considered responses in these situations or do you react in the spur of the moment Are you always respectful in your comments and posts

How much time do you spend scrolling through posts or perhaps watching videos on YouTube Observational research indicates that 35 of parents spend 1 minute (or more) in every 5 looking down at their device while their young children are playing at the playground What message does this send

The schools role in educating children to successfully navigate the world of technology and social media is vital but role modelling by parents plays a significant part in helping them to learn balance and moderation ndash elements vital as they develop the understanding and skills they will need to successfully find their place in the world Karen Roman Assistant Principal Junior School

Lessons from Animals

In Episode 8 of Talk Times with Principal Grimes Brian introduces us to the newest addition to his family as he shares with us the wonderful lessons we can learn from our pets Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1296084250493981

P a g e 3

Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos13156023918755

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P a g e 4

The much-awaited Winton Tour was an adventurous and dynamic way to start Term 3 We spent many hours during Term 2 preparing ourselves for an adventurous nine days in the outback We were not disappointed Despite the chilly mornings and nights the warm days were filled with exciting activities such as The Bilby Experience visiting the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum Stockmanrsquos Hall of Fame Gallery Qantas Museum visiting the Combo Waterhole (where Banjo was inspired to write Waltzing Matilda) and fossicking for gems in Rubyvale ndash just to name a few Our Year 6 cohort left for Winton with two specific goals in mind ndash developing their leadership and independence skills and forming new friendships As teachers we feel that our students were very successful in achieving their goals For many of our students this was the first time they would be away from home However as each day passed packed with exciting activities the less students worried about being so far away from home and made the most of the opportunities and experiences being presented to them on this tour We also saw many smiles on faces as students became more familiar with the lifestyle and wonders of living in the outback Over the nine days we observed many of our students move from being dependent to independent As each day passed they became more accustomed to preparing themselves for the day ahead having to remember everything they would need to pack and take with them The showering experiences on camp were an added delight for each student Memories were shaped and formed as were friendships We were so proud of the way our students conducted themselves and thank them for a memorable camp Watch this video on their homecoming httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevideos1311204922315247 Vennessa Paul Zoe Kirwan Rebecca Taylor and Tim Collins Year 6 Teachers

P a g e 5

AB Paterson College is offering places for students in Years 7 - 10 for Term 3 and 4 Makerspace class Makerspace is a space or place where students can make and create without fear of failure they are provided the opportunity to explore create and develop their scientific and mathematical thinking entrepreneurial thinking engineering and artistic skills through the use of technology and undertaking hands-on practical experiments and investigations Students will have the opportunity to experiment design and create inventions of their own devising utilising the senior school technology workshop and specialist equipment such as the laser cutter 3D printer 3D scanner and Arduino robotics sets Students will be involved in design experiments art activities STEAM challenges robotics and coding They will experience success by harnessing the essential contemporary learning skills including

Creative and critical thinking when planning designing and making

Collaboration with teacher and peers and

Communication of ideas and sharing feedback of findings and creations

The Term 3 and 4 8-week co-curricular program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays offered as two classes with a maximum of 16 students per class

Tuesdays 715 ndash 815am

Thursdays 330 ndash 430pm The program will commence in Term 3 Weeks 4 ndash 7 inclusively and extend into Term 4 Weeks 2 ndash 5 inclusively The program will be taught by our Senior School technology teacher Helena Baker The total cost for the program will be $70 This includes all resources used throughout the term If you would like your child to participate in this program please see Mandy Sines at the College Main Reception

To find out all of the latest news on career information such as university scholarships programs courses and open days interstate and international information and study programs information on courses offered by private providers and QTACrsquos information on tertiary courses please visit our College website Jeanette Maxwell Head of Pathways

For information on 2018 term dates and public holidays please click on this link httpswwwabpatqldeduaupageter

m-dates-2018

For information on 2019 term dates and public holidays please click on this link

httpswwwabpatqldeduaupagepage-term-dates-2019

P a g e 6

A commendable result for our Year 8 girls at the Northern Gold Coast Vicki Wilson Shield netball competition last week Our team finished 3rd in their pool and 10th overall from 18 teams Results from their games are as follows Vs Chisholm Catholic College won 30 ndash 7 Vs Coomera Anglican College Lost 14 ndash 21 Vs Windaroo SHS Lost 15 ndash 29

Well done Philippa Garlick Assistant Head of Health and Physical Education

Tuesday 14 August 2018 1100am - 1230pm

Register now Karen Milburn Head of Admissions

kmilburnabpatqldeduau or 5561 4140

Watch this video httpswwwfacebookcomabpatersoncollegevide

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Meet our College Principal Brian Grimes and members of his senior leadership team Ask those important questions Get answers

Experience the AB Paterson College dynamic as we open our classroom doors and welcome you into the heart of the teaching and learning excellence that AB Paterson College offers

Visit our Lilly Pilly Learning Centre in our Prep - Year 3 precinct a wonderland of creativity a play-garden of magical delight and the ideal environment for your child to begin their learning journey

Discover our eLearning strategy and visit our Collaborative Learning Centre enabling students to become flexible and creative lifelong learners

Our open door invitation allows you to witness the College as it operates on any given day of the year ndash it is business as usual for our teachers and students

It would be a privilege to have your children entrusted to our care

P a g e 7

A huge congratulations must go to Year 12 student Nikki Wallis who has been awarded the Pieris Prize for the Most Promising Vocalist Under 20 Years of Age at the recent Murwillumbah Eisteddfod Nikki will be presented with her cash prize at the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts Gala Concert where she has also been invited to perform on 1 August She was also awarded the following placings in the festival Vocal Solo Stage Musical 20 Years and Under 1st Place Vocal Solo 20 Years and Under 2nd Place Vocal Solo Folk 20 Years and Under 2nd Place Vocal Championship 20 Years and Under 1st Place We wish Nikki all the very best for her upcoming performance If you would like to hear this young ladyrsquos amazing voice be sure to purchase tickets to our upcoming musical The Sound of Music in which she plays the lead role of Maria Tickets on sale soon Sharyn Walker-Joyce ndash Head of The Arts

Learn to create draw and paint Use your imagination Itrsquos fun for everyone

Tuesdays 330pm to 500pm Meet in the playground area outside Year 1 classrooms

Art class will be held in room F4 in the Farrer building

Expert tuition artistteacher Most art materials are supplied

Free snacks are supplied

DONT MISS OUT BOOK NOW

Text now on 0402 328 987 (include studentrsquos name and school) or phone 5577 3293

after 700pm

P a g e 8

Congratulations to Pakawan Kasiwat (Year 4) for her ballet and piano achievements at recent eisteddfods and competitions Murwillumbah Eisteddfod 1st place Demi Character Ballet 2nd place Classical Ballet 2nd place Piano Solo 8 Years 3rd place Grade 3 AMEB Piano Solo Starbound Dance Competition 1st place Classical Ballet 1st place Contemporary Dance 3rd place Demi Character Ballet Well done Pakawan

Congratulations to Eden Harder of Year 8 (pictured right) Eden was awarded a ballet scholarship to The Southland Ballet Academy in Orange County USA Eden will leave next week for the International Summer School Intensive Good Luck Eden Sharyn Walker-Joyce ndash Head of The Arts

P a g e 9

A familiar face will return to AB Paterson College as Adjudicator for our P-3 Vocal Festival on Saturday 8 September

2014 graduate Old Collegian Madison Eastwood will be offering our nervous young performers words of encouragement and advice

You may remember Madison from lead roles in our College musicals including the 2014 production of Return to the Forbidden Planet Madison attended AB Paterson College from Prep right through to Year 12

As a recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice Madison looks forward to completing her Masters of Secondary Teaching She also currently teaches members of the Yugambeh Youth Choir in Beenleigh

As a mezzo-soprano Madison Eastwoodrsquos most treasured involvements include performing in the 2017 Queensland Conservatorium Val Machin Opera Scenes the final chorus of Opera Queenslandrsquos Candide at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and in Opera Australiarsquos Aida for the Bleach Festival

We canrsquot wait to welcome back Madison and we thank her for giving back to our AB Paterson College Performing Arts community

Entries for the P-3 Vocal Festival close Monday 13 August

Friday 10 August 6pm for 7pm start

RAFFLE DONATIONS WELCOME

All proceeds will go to Bravehearts

To register a team join an existing team or donate a raffle prize email

pandfeventsabpatqldeduau

P a g e 10

How many teeth does a shark have

What does a sea urchin feel like

Why is a sea cucumber slimy These are some of the questions Year 1 students asked at their Ocean Stars incursion last Friday The presenter Beck from Ocean Stars brought many living and non-living things for the students to explore Here are some interesting facts from the students Did you know there is a sea shell which looks like an ice-cream and you can hear the ocean in it Charli Cooke Year 1G

Did you know that sea cucumbers look very spiky but they are actually really soft to touch and slimy Khloee Bassi Year 1G

Did you know if something eats the arm off a starfish it will grow back Kamran Ozluer Year 1B

Did you know that a starfish has a very small mouth Meg Payling Year 1B

Did you know that sharks have 6 rows of very sharp teeth that are very pointy Arabella Morgan Year 1D

Did you know that the male seahorse has the babies Selina Zhang Year 1D

Did you know that a seahorse has a hard body so it canrsquot be eaten Lucas Wang Year 1C

Did you know that a seahorse can change colour so it can camouflage in the coral Bennett Longhurst Year 1C

Georgina Burrows Lachlan Gooden Leanne Clark and Helen Drummond - Year 1 Teachers

P a g e 11

Come join the AB Paterson College Parent and Bub Book Club Our Thursday morning Book Club is dedicated to instilling a love of reading from an early age while allowing families an opportunity to engage with other parents and children (Pre-School age and younger) Join us to read books sing songs and other fun activities College families are welcome to obtain an AB Paterson College library membership and borrow books each week

The Book Club is a free weekly event held during term time and is led by Lilly Pilly Teacher-Librarian Ms Stephanne Siberry It is open to parents of current students as well as parents from the wider community wishing to learn more about our College and to spend quality time with their little ones For more information or to register please contact Stephanne via email ssiberryabpatqldeduau Please sign in at Administration Reception upon your arrival each Thursday (Due to allergies Morning Tea will not be provided but families are welcome to bring personal snacks to the library and we can eat together in our unique Gumnut Garden at the end of our Book Club)

P a g e 12

For 18 weeks spotters will be out and about on the Gold Coast looking for cars with a College Bumper Sticker attached

The competition runs until 13 September 2018 and only during term time

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR 2018

To register Email

collegebumperstickercompetitionabpatqldeduau with the following information

Your car rego number in the subject line Your name Make model and colour of vehicle

Prizes 1 Each week two lucky winners will receive

$100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4

2 After two terms all 36 lucky winners will be invited to an exclusive afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

Send in your email now Good Luck

If you registered for the competition in 2017 you must register AGAIN for 2018

No need to change your sticker If you need one new stickers are available from Main Admin Reception The prize covers the tuition fee only

Congratulations to the winners for this week in the Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition

Kathryn Grimmer and

Robyn Adamson

These two lucky winners will receive $100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4 and will go into the main draw at the end of the competition to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

To be in the competition do not forget to register

Otherwise we have no name and number attached to your car to let you know you have won if you are spotted

The Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 3 at AB Paterson College The program is for Prep to Year 4 students Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field which captures the imagination of students giving them a great soccer experience Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week such as dribbling turning and shooting As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts) The program starts on Tuesday 31 July for Prep to Year 4 students from 325pm to 425pm To sign up online visit wwwtotalfootballacademycomau call Danny Morton on 0473 344 778 or e-mail bookingstotalfootballacademycomau Find us on Facebook for wet weather information and special offers Register here AB Paterson College

P a g e 8

Congratulations to Pakawan Kasiwat (Year 4) for her ballet and piano achievements at recent eisteddfods and competitions Murwillumbah Eisteddfod 1st place Demi Character Ballet 2nd place Classical Ballet 2nd place Piano Solo 8 Years 3rd place Grade 3 AMEB Piano Solo Starbound Dance Competition 1st place Classical Ballet 1st place Contemporary Dance 3rd place Demi Character Ballet Well done Pakawan

Congratulations to Eden Harder of Year 8 (pictured right) Eden was awarded a ballet scholarship to The Southland Ballet Academy in Orange County USA Eden will leave next week for the International Summer School Intensive Good Luck Eden Sharyn Walker-Joyce ndash Head of The Arts

P a g e 9

A familiar face will return to AB Paterson College as Adjudicator for our P-3 Vocal Festival on Saturday 8 September

2014 graduate Old Collegian Madison Eastwood will be offering our nervous young performers words of encouragement and advice

You may remember Madison from lead roles in our College musicals including the 2014 production of Return to the Forbidden Planet Madison attended AB Paterson College from Prep right through to Year 12

As a recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice Madison looks forward to completing her Masters of Secondary Teaching She also currently teaches members of the Yugambeh Youth Choir in Beenleigh

As a mezzo-soprano Madison Eastwoodrsquos most treasured involvements include performing in the 2017 Queensland Conservatorium Val Machin Opera Scenes the final chorus of Opera Queenslandrsquos Candide at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and in Opera Australiarsquos Aida for the Bleach Festival

We canrsquot wait to welcome back Madison and we thank her for giving back to our AB Paterson College Performing Arts community

Entries for the P-3 Vocal Festival close Monday 13 August

Friday 10 August 6pm for 7pm start

RAFFLE DONATIONS WELCOME

All proceeds will go to Bravehearts

To register a team join an existing team or donate a raffle prize email

pandfeventsabpatqldeduau

P a g e 10

How many teeth does a shark have

What does a sea urchin feel like

Why is a sea cucumber slimy These are some of the questions Year 1 students asked at their Ocean Stars incursion last Friday The presenter Beck from Ocean Stars brought many living and non-living things for the students to explore Here are some interesting facts from the students Did you know there is a sea shell which looks like an ice-cream and you can hear the ocean in it Charli Cooke Year 1G

Did you know that sea cucumbers look very spiky but they are actually really soft to touch and slimy Khloee Bassi Year 1G

Did you know if something eats the arm off a starfish it will grow back Kamran Ozluer Year 1B

Did you know that a starfish has a very small mouth Meg Payling Year 1B

Did you know that sharks have 6 rows of very sharp teeth that are very pointy Arabella Morgan Year 1D

Did you know that the male seahorse has the babies Selina Zhang Year 1D

Did you know that a seahorse has a hard body so it canrsquot be eaten Lucas Wang Year 1C

Did you know that a seahorse can change colour so it can camouflage in the coral Bennett Longhurst Year 1C

Georgina Burrows Lachlan Gooden Leanne Clark and Helen Drummond - Year 1 Teachers

P a g e 11

Come join the AB Paterson College Parent and Bub Book Club Our Thursday morning Book Club is dedicated to instilling a love of reading from an early age while allowing families an opportunity to engage with other parents and children (Pre-School age and younger) Join us to read books sing songs and other fun activities College families are welcome to obtain an AB Paterson College library membership and borrow books each week

The Book Club is a free weekly event held during term time and is led by Lilly Pilly Teacher-Librarian Ms Stephanne Siberry It is open to parents of current students as well as parents from the wider community wishing to learn more about our College and to spend quality time with their little ones For more information or to register please contact Stephanne via email ssiberryabpatqldeduau Please sign in at Administration Reception upon your arrival each Thursday (Due to allergies Morning Tea will not be provided but families are welcome to bring personal snacks to the library and we can eat together in our unique Gumnut Garden at the end of our Book Club)

P a g e 12

For 18 weeks spotters will be out and about on the Gold Coast looking for cars with a College Bumper Sticker attached

The competition runs until 13 September 2018 and only during term time

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR 2018

To register Email

collegebumperstickercompetitionabpatqldeduau with the following information

Your car rego number in the subject line Your name Make model and colour of vehicle

Prizes 1 Each week two lucky winners will receive

$100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4

2 After two terms all 36 lucky winners will be invited to an exclusive afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

Send in your email now Good Luck

If you registered for the competition in 2017 you must register AGAIN for 2018

No need to change your sticker If you need one new stickers are available from Main Admin Reception The prize covers the tuition fee only

Congratulations to the winners for this week in the Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition

Kathryn Grimmer and

Robyn Adamson

These two lucky winners will receive $100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4 and will go into the main draw at the end of the competition to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

To be in the competition do not forget to register

Otherwise we have no name and number attached to your car to let you know you have won if you are spotted

The Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 3 at AB Paterson College The program is for Prep to Year 4 students Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field which captures the imagination of students giving them a great soccer experience Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week such as dribbling turning and shooting As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts) The program starts on Tuesday 31 July for Prep to Year 4 students from 325pm to 425pm To sign up online visit wwwtotalfootballacademycomau call Danny Morton on 0473 344 778 or e-mail bookingstotalfootballacademycomau Find us on Facebook for wet weather information and special offers Register here AB Paterson College

P a g e 9

A familiar face will return to AB Paterson College as Adjudicator for our P-3 Vocal Festival on Saturday 8 September

2014 graduate Old Collegian Madison Eastwood will be offering our nervous young performers words of encouragement and advice

You may remember Madison from lead roles in our College musicals including the 2014 production of Return to the Forbidden Planet Madison attended AB Paterson College from Prep right through to Year 12

As a recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice Madison looks forward to completing her Masters of Secondary Teaching She also currently teaches members of the Yugambeh Youth Choir in Beenleigh

As a mezzo-soprano Madison Eastwoodrsquos most treasured involvements include performing in the 2017 Queensland Conservatorium Val Machin Opera Scenes the final chorus of Opera Queenslandrsquos Candide at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and in Opera Australiarsquos Aida for the Bleach Festival

We canrsquot wait to welcome back Madison and we thank her for giving back to our AB Paterson College Performing Arts community

Entries for the P-3 Vocal Festival close Monday 13 August

Friday 10 August 6pm for 7pm start

RAFFLE DONATIONS WELCOME

All proceeds will go to Bravehearts

To register a team join an existing team or donate a raffle prize email

pandfeventsabpatqldeduau

P a g e 10

How many teeth does a shark have

What does a sea urchin feel like

Why is a sea cucumber slimy These are some of the questions Year 1 students asked at their Ocean Stars incursion last Friday The presenter Beck from Ocean Stars brought many living and non-living things for the students to explore Here are some interesting facts from the students Did you know there is a sea shell which looks like an ice-cream and you can hear the ocean in it Charli Cooke Year 1G

Did you know that sea cucumbers look very spiky but they are actually really soft to touch and slimy Khloee Bassi Year 1G

Did you know if something eats the arm off a starfish it will grow back Kamran Ozluer Year 1B

Did you know that a starfish has a very small mouth Meg Payling Year 1B

Did you know that sharks have 6 rows of very sharp teeth that are very pointy Arabella Morgan Year 1D

Did you know that the male seahorse has the babies Selina Zhang Year 1D

Did you know that a seahorse has a hard body so it canrsquot be eaten Lucas Wang Year 1C

Did you know that a seahorse can change colour so it can camouflage in the coral Bennett Longhurst Year 1C

Georgina Burrows Lachlan Gooden Leanne Clark and Helen Drummond - Year 1 Teachers

P a g e 11

Come join the AB Paterson College Parent and Bub Book Club Our Thursday morning Book Club is dedicated to instilling a love of reading from an early age while allowing families an opportunity to engage with other parents and children (Pre-School age and younger) Join us to read books sing songs and other fun activities College families are welcome to obtain an AB Paterson College library membership and borrow books each week

The Book Club is a free weekly event held during term time and is led by Lilly Pilly Teacher-Librarian Ms Stephanne Siberry It is open to parents of current students as well as parents from the wider community wishing to learn more about our College and to spend quality time with their little ones For more information or to register please contact Stephanne via email ssiberryabpatqldeduau Please sign in at Administration Reception upon your arrival each Thursday (Due to allergies Morning Tea will not be provided but families are welcome to bring personal snacks to the library and we can eat together in our unique Gumnut Garden at the end of our Book Club)

P a g e 12

For 18 weeks spotters will be out and about on the Gold Coast looking for cars with a College Bumper Sticker attached

The competition runs until 13 September 2018 and only during term time

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR 2018

To register Email

collegebumperstickercompetitionabpatqldeduau with the following information

Your car rego number in the subject line Your name Make model and colour of vehicle

Prizes 1 Each week two lucky winners will receive

$100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4

2 After two terms all 36 lucky winners will be invited to an exclusive afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

Send in your email now Good Luck

If you registered for the competition in 2017 you must register AGAIN for 2018

No need to change your sticker If you need one new stickers are available from Main Admin Reception The prize covers the tuition fee only

Congratulations to the winners for this week in the Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition

Kathryn Grimmer and

Robyn Adamson

These two lucky winners will receive $100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4 and will go into the main draw at the end of the competition to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

To be in the competition do not forget to register

Otherwise we have no name and number attached to your car to let you know you have won if you are spotted

The Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 3 at AB Paterson College The program is for Prep to Year 4 students Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field which captures the imagination of students giving them a great soccer experience Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week such as dribbling turning and shooting As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts) The program starts on Tuesday 31 July for Prep to Year 4 students from 325pm to 425pm To sign up online visit wwwtotalfootballacademycomau call Danny Morton on 0473 344 778 or e-mail bookingstotalfootballacademycomau Find us on Facebook for wet weather information and special offers Register here AB Paterson College

P a g e 10

How many teeth does a shark have

What does a sea urchin feel like

Why is a sea cucumber slimy These are some of the questions Year 1 students asked at their Ocean Stars incursion last Friday The presenter Beck from Ocean Stars brought many living and non-living things for the students to explore Here are some interesting facts from the students Did you know there is a sea shell which looks like an ice-cream and you can hear the ocean in it Charli Cooke Year 1G

Did you know that sea cucumbers look very spiky but they are actually really soft to touch and slimy Khloee Bassi Year 1G

Did you know if something eats the arm off a starfish it will grow back Kamran Ozluer Year 1B

Did you know that a starfish has a very small mouth Meg Payling Year 1B

Did you know that sharks have 6 rows of very sharp teeth that are very pointy Arabella Morgan Year 1D

Did you know that the male seahorse has the babies Selina Zhang Year 1D

Did you know that a seahorse has a hard body so it canrsquot be eaten Lucas Wang Year 1C

Did you know that a seahorse can change colour so it can camouflage in the coral Bennett Longhurst Year 1C

Georgina Burrows Lachlan Gooden Leanne Clark and Helen Drummond - Year 1 Teachers

P a g e 11

Come join the AB Paterson College Parent and Bub Book Club Our Thursday morning Book Club is dedicated to instilling a love of reading from an early age while allowing families an opportunity to engage with other parents and children (Pre-School age and younger) Join us to read books sing songs and other fun activities College families are welcome to obtain an AB Paterson College library membership and borrow books each week

The Book Club is a free weekly event held during term time and is led by Lilly Pilly Teacher-Librarian Ms Stephanne Siberry It is open to parents of current students as well as parents from the wider community wishing to learn more about our College and to spend quality time with their little ones For more information or to register please contact Stephanne via email ssiberryabpatqldeduau Please sign in at Administration Reception upon your arrival each Thursday (Due to allergies Morning Tea will not be provided but families are welcome to bring personal snacks to the library and we can eat together in our unique Gumnut Garden at the end of our Book Club)

P a g e 12

For 18 weeks spotters will be out and about on the Gold Coast looking for cars with a College Bumper Sticker attached

The competition runs until 13 September 2018 and only during term time

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR 2018

To register Email

collegebumperstickercompetitionabpatqldeduau with the following information

Your car rego number in the subject line Your name Make model and colour of vehicle

Prizes 1 Each week two lucky winners will receive

$100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4

2 After two terms all 36 lucky winners will be invited to an exclusive afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

Send in your email now Good Luck

If you registered for the competition in 2017 you must register AGAIN for 2018

No need to change your sticker If you need one new stickers are available from Main Admin Reception The prize covers the tuition fee only

Congratulations to the winners for this week in the Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition

Kathryn Grimmer and

Robyn Adamson

These two lucky winners will receive $100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4 and will go into the main draw at the end of the competition to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

To be in the competition do not forget to register

Otherwise we have no name and number attached to your car to let you know you have won if you are spotted

The Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 3 at AB Paterson College The program is for Prep to Year 4 students Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field which captures the imagination of students giving them a great soccer experience Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week such as dribbling turning and shooting As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts) The program starts on Tuesday 31 July for Prep to Year 4 students from 325pm to 425pm To sign up online visit wwwtotalfootballacademycomau call Danny Morton on 0473 344 778 or e-mail bookingstotalfootballacademycomau Find us on Facebook for wet weather information and special offers Register here AB Paterson College

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Come join the AB Paterson College Parent and Bub Book Club Our Thursday morning Book Club is dedicated to instilling a love of reading from an early age while allowing families an opportunity to engage with other parents and children (Pre-School age and younger) Join us to read books sing songs and other fun activities College families are welcome to obtain an AB Paterson College library membership and borrow books each week

The Book Club is a free weekly event held during term time and is led by Lilly Pilly Teacher-Librarian Ms Stephanne Siberry It is open to parents of current students as well as parents from the wider community wishing to learn more about our College and to spend quality time with their little ones For more information or to register please contact Stephanne via email ssiberryabpatqldeduau Please sign in at Administration Reception upon your arrival each Thursday (Due to allergies Morning Tea will not be provided but families are welcome to bring personal snacks to the library and we can eat together in our unique Gumnut Garden at the end of our Book Club)

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For 18 weeks spotters will be out and about on the Gold Coast looking for cars with a College Bumper Sticker attached

The competition runs until 13 September 2018 and only during term time

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR 2018

To register Email

collegebumperstickercompetitionabpatqldeduau with the following information

Your car rego number in the subject line Your name Make model and colour of vehicle

Prizes 1 Each week two lucky winners will receive

$100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4

2 After two terms all 36 lucky winners will be invited to an exclusive afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

Send in your email now Good Luck

If you registered for the competition in 2017 you must register AGAIN for 2018

No need to change your sticker If you need one new stickers are available from Main Admin Reception The prize covers the tuition fee only

Congratulations to the winners for this week in the Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition

Kathryn Grimmer and

Robyn Adamson

These two lucky winners will receive $100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4 and will go into the main draw at the end of the competition to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

To be in the competition do not forget to register

Otherwise we have no name and number attached to your car to let you know you have won if you are spotted

The Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 3 at AB Paterson College The program is for Prep to Year 4 students Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field which captures the imagination of students giving them a great soccer experience Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week such as dribbling turning and shooting As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts) The program starts on Tuesday 31 July for Prep to Year 4 students from 325pm to 425pm To sign up online visit wwwtotalfootballacademycomau call Danny Morton on 0473 344 778 or e-mail bookingstotalfootballacademycomau Find us on Facebook for wet weather information and special offers Register here AB Paterson College

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For 18 weeks spotters will be out and about on the Gold Coast looking for cars with a College Bumper Sticker attached

The competition runs until 13 September 2018 and only during term time

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR 2018

To register Email

collegebumperstickercompetitionabpatqldeduau with the following information

Your car rego number in the subject line Your name Make model and colour of vehicle

Prizes 1 Each week two lucky winners will receive

$100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4

2 After two terms all 36 lucky winners will be invited to an exclusive afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

Send in your email now Good Luck

If you registered for the competition in 2017 you must register AGAIN for 2018

No need to change your sticker If you need one new stickers are available from Main Admin Reception The prize covers the tuition fee only

Congratulations to the winners for this week in the Spot the Bumper Sticker Competition

Kathryn Grimmer and

Robyn Adamson

These two lucky winners will receive $100 off their school fee invoice for Term 3 or Term 4 and will go into the main draw at the end of the competition to receive free tuition for their eldest child in Term 4

To be in the competition do not forget to register

Otherwise we have no name and number attached to your car to let you know you have won if you are spotted

The Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 3 at AB Paterson College The program is for Prep to Year 4 students Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field which captures the imagination of students giving them a great soccer experience Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week such as dribbling turning and shooting As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts) The program starts on Tuesday 31 July for Prep to Year 4 students from 325pm to 425pm To sign up online visit wwwtotalfootballacademycomau call Danny Morton on 0473 344 778 or e-mail bookingstotalfootballacademycomau Find us on Facebook for wet weather information and special offers Register here AB Paterson College

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School banking day is Wednesday Each week you need to bring in your yellow banking wallet and hand it to the teacher If you would like to know more about School Banking please ask for a 2018 School Banking program information pack from the Student Service Office or visit commbankcomauschoolbanking

This weekrsquos Lucky Banker is Carlie MacDonald of Year 1D and the Best

Banking Classes are Years 1C and 2K

More information is available in a flyer on the College website in Community Event Flyers Helene Young ndash School Banking Convenor

To find out all of the latest information on Red Fire Ants on the Gold Coast please visit Community Event Flyers on our College website online at wwwdafqldgovaufireants or call 13 25 23

Support AB Paterson College and enjoy these limited time offers from some of Gold

Coastrsquos most popular restaurants

For a limited time youll enjoy an amazing selection of valuable Bonus Offers from The Fishhouse Terraces Restaurant and Delizioso at the Strand just to name a few when you purchase the NEW 2018 | 2019 Entertainment Membership from us to support our fundraising Hurry offers like these wont last and supplies of Entertainment Memberships are nearly sold out

SUPPORT US NOW NEW BONUS OFFERS ndash AVAILABLE FOR A

LIMITED TIME

AB Paterson College Toni Kirton 55947947

TKirtonabpatqldeduau

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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Honjo Higashi High School visit our College

Sun 29 July Honjo Higashi High School Departure

Mon 30 July Scots College Visit ndash Rugby amp Football

Senior School Sport Training 330pm-5pm

Tues 31 July ICAS English Competition Junior School 850am

ICAS English Competition Senior School 330pm

Years 7-12 Academic Awards Assembly in MPC 130pm ndash 210pm

Years 4-6 Academic Awards Assembly in MPC 215pm ndash 3pm

Tues 31 July amp

Wed 31 July

Years 5 amp 6 Book Week Activities

Prep ndash Year 3 Book Week Activities

Wed 1 Aug Years 7-12 Shake and Stir English Visit

Year 12 Charity Bake Sale at Morning Tea outside the Tucker-bag

Gold Coast Debating ndash Quarter Finals 6pm

Thurs 2 Aug National Chemistry Competition

Prep amp Year 1 Book Week Character Parade in May Gibbs Courtyard 9am ndash 10am

Years 7-12 APS Chess Competition at Somerset College 9am

Years 4-6 Athletics Squad Training 1150am

Fri 3 Aug Years 2 amp 3 Book Week Character Parade in May Gibbs Courtyard 9am - 10am

DEAR-O (Drop Everything and Read Outside) on Taylor Dostal Oval 1120am

APS 1500m and Javelin Events at All Saint Anglican School at 1230pm

Senior School Sport Training

College Direct Numbers

Student Absence 55 614 137

Student Services 55 614 137

College Clinic 55 614 139

Uniform Shop 55 614 131

Swimming Centre 55 614 167

After School Care 55 614 155

Early Childhood Centre 55 715 333

AB Paterson College

PO Box 460 Helensvale Qld 4212 10 AB Paterson Drive Arundel Qld 4214 Phone (07) 5594 7947

Fax (07) 5594 7650

Emailpandfabpatqldeduau or abpatabpatqldeduau

Website wwwabpatqldeduau

ABN 38 010 996 997 CRICOS PROVIDER NO 00902F