Maitland Area School

6T at the yabbie ponds. We only caught one.

Recently the staff were privileged to participate in a tour of the Maitland Village, an Eldercare facility in close proximity to the school. Lifestyles Coordinator, Glenda Butler, organised for this to happen and then she met with staff back at the school to discuss ways in which we can work together. There are definite benefits for residents and our children as we learn from each other. We look forward to making plans to put some programmes in place.

Parent volunteers gather with their farm machinery ready to spray and seed the Ag Block.

On May 7th I had the pleasure of being part of the YP Primary Cross Country Competition held at Maitland Area School. The weather was very kind and only threatened a shower right at the end of the day.
To have well over 550 students, their parents, teachers and extended families on our site was an absolute pleasure and the day ran very smoothly.
A big thankyou goes to the Governing Councillors, Parents and Friends, Cougars Netball Club, Apex, students, staff, parents and community members who made this happen. Well done to all, another great example of what we as a Maitland community can achieve.

On Friday, 14th May, the senior boys indoor hockey team competed at Mars Stadium in Adelaide. Mr Bone took the boys to Adelaide in the school bus. Student teachers Mr Watson and Mr Daughtry met us there.
Joel Stevens, Ian Nobes, Jacob Dutschke, Keigan Elliot, Angus Bruce, Lucas Marks, Jesse Williams, Scott Atkins and Josh Alford made up our team.
We were a relatively young and inexperienced team, but with specialised coaching from Mr D, we became more competitive as the day progressed.
Although we did not win any games, we had fun and enjoyed competing. All boys contributed well in each game, the team spirit and a sense of good sportsmanship was always evident.

During the first week of Term 2 students at Maitland Area School investigated aspects of the ANZAC tradition and the Gallipoli campaign. Each class from Reception to Year Seven produced written work, projects and art related to their learning.
This work was displayed in the Maitland Town Hall in recognition of ANZAC Day. This is where community members gathered for the traditional ANZAC breakfast. Prior to this the school concert band performed at the Dawn Service.
The Reception Cockburn class project was chosen by the Progress Association as the most outstanding exhibited piece. They were presented with a book and cash award in recognition of this.
Maitland Area School values community participation and encourages students to become actively involved.

 

 

MAS was well represented at this year's Maitland ANZAC Dawn Service, held at the War Memorial on Robert Street.

The Concert Band led the service with several students making their Dawn Service 'debut'. A number of adults joined the band for the performance including Tim Schwartz (cornet), Di Morgan (Flute) and Margaret Francis (bass drum).

Head Prefect Jessica Nankivell presented a book on behalf of the SRC while principal Andrew Gravestocks presented one on behalf of the school.

Thanks as always to the parents who transported their children to the service and to the staff members who supported and played with the band.