Our number one dad

JAMES Poole was over the moon when he received news that his four children had nominated him to be Father of the Year.

He was even more ecstatic when he won the accolade.

Mr Poole, is a spare parts salesman and president of Gatton State School P&C.

He was presented with his award at 12.30pm on Tuesday at Gatton State School, where he has been heavily involved as a parent for eight years.

His son Jackson, 10, and daughter Carly, 13, nominated him for the award.

“My dad is the best dad in the world. He loves my three sisters, who my mum and dad adopted when they were babies and myself very much,” Jackson said.

Jackson said his dad really helps and loves their school.

“He has never missed any of my dance performances or eisteddfods and encourages me to live my dreams.”

“Whenever someone needs a hand he is always there to lend a hand.”

The state-wide 2010 Queensland Father of the Year will be chosen from the seven regional winners and announced on September 2.