Dear Parents/Caregivers

 

From the Principal

Last week I attended a training session about anaphylactic reactions and what we as a school can do to prevent serious consequences to such events. If your child has a serious allergic reaction to anything, you must notify the school so that we can put procedures in place for the safety of your child. Make sure that the school record of addresses and phone numbers, especially emergency contacts is always up to date.

Congratulations to the eighteen students from years 4 and 5 who participated with Miss Haylock in the Priority Schools’ Student Forum on Thursday. Not only did these students have a very worthwhile day but they excelled in their behaviour and their contribution to the forum. We received a letter from a teacher from Walgett who commended them for ‘displaying the behavior and attitude that can only result from their own understanding and usage of’ the core ‘values’ that are taught in our schools. The group now has to lead a project within our school dealing with values. They will report back to the forum later next term. Miss Haylock will be working with them on this project.

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg addressed a large number of teachers and parents last Wednesday on child development and student learning. One of the things he stressed was spending time and communicating with our children. In our busy lives we all need to prioritise our time and spending time with family has to be high on our list. Children grow up very quickly. Let’s not miss our opportunities.

Till next week

Heather Borneman

Principal

Art Gallery Trip

On Thursday 25th May classes 2/4L, 5L & 5H went to the art gallery.  The art gallery is in the town library.  We met a man named Kent.   He read us a story called

‘Come by Chance’.  It was a great story!  After that Kent taught  us a lot about books and art galleries.   Then Kent said we could have a look at the art.  Time for recess.  After that we played on the equipment.  I was excited and so was 2/4L, 5L & 5H.  We had a great day.

By Kirra Gray

 

Library News

Calling Pre-loved Books

Our school has the opportunity to have a Creative Arts specialist to work with our students for two whole days!  Nika Norman will be coming to our school early in Term 3.

In order to raise funds to allow this, we are holding a SECOND HAND BOOK SALE in our library on Thursday 22nd June 2006.

Could you please search through your books and send in any books that could be given another chance to be read.   Suitable books would be children’s books and appropriate books for grownups.

Thanks so much

Mrs Jeanie Martin

 

PSP MATHS DAY

The PSP Maths Day set down for the 1st June has been postponed.

This will be held at a later date.  

Date to be advised

 

 

Ed Alive

Our school is participating in the all new ‘GearUp for Success 2006’ Community Software Plan (CSP) from EdAlive.  Through the CSP parents have access to award-winning educational software for only $10 per title.

Accompanying this newsletter is an information leaflet profiling the award-winning EdAlive range.  Please return orders to school by 9/6/06

 

Special Visitor

On Wednesday 31st May “Laker” the guide dog and 2 educational speakers will be visiting our school to speak about Laker and the roll he plays.  SRC will have a fundraiser of a gold coin to support The Guide Dogs of Australia.  We hope Laker will enjoy his visit.

 

 

 

Student of the Week

           

            KM                 Savannah Thomas        

            KS                   Gemma Harley             

            1E                    Lauchlan Abbott           

            1/2H                Madelyn Towney

            2/3COR           Jason Cox, Emily Lincoln           2/4L                 Aidan Shields               

            4H                   Max Smith

            5/6A                Ben James

            5/6C                Brett Fisher

            5/6L                 David Jeffrey               

Sweat On Sport

Last Tuesday 23rd May a netball team from DNPS participated in the PSSA Knockout Competition.  They played against Orana Heights and were successful in defeating Orana 6—8 in a well fought game.  Dubbo North played very well.

Cross Country

Tomorrow, Wednesday 31st May our Cross Country team will be traveling to Wellington to participate in the District Cross Country Run.   We wish all students participating good luck!!!!!!

 

PSP

A team of 18 students went to the Western plains Zoo last Thursday 25th May to participate in a student forum day.   The focus of the day was looking at the NSW Schools Values which comprise of the following core values—

            Integrity                        Responsibility

            Excellence                    Cooperation    

            Respect                        Participation

            Care                             Fairness

            Democracy

Our students engaged well in all activities, contributed well in discussions and willingly shared across the whole group.  The students also gained skills in meeting students from other schools and are to be congratulated upon their fine contribution and participation.   They now have a project that they have to do in our school and we look forward to seeing the implementation of this project and its results

  Canteen Roster

  Wednesday 31st May Sandra Mackie

   Thursday 1st June     Sandra Mackie

   Friday 2nd June       Sandra Mackie,                                     Adrianna Hawkes

   Monday 5th June     Michelle Ashworth

   Tuesday 6th June       Val Price, Cheryl Piper

           

Sports Coaching Camps

Quality Sports Camps will be available again in the next school holidays with Rugby League, Soccer, Rugby Union and Netball on offer.   The camps are held at the Kinross Wolaroi School in Orange and residential accommodation is available or children can attend as day participants.

The Rugby League is for ages 8 to 12 years and Soccer is for 8 to 14 years and these two camps are in the first week on 3rd, 4th & 5th July.

Rugby Union is for ages 9 to 12 years and Netball will be for 16 years and these two camps are in the second week on 10th, 11th & 12th July.

All four camps are $250 for full residential and meals and live out is $195 including lunch and recess, fruit and drinks.  All participants receive a new ball plus a camp hat and water bottle as well as being coached by high quality accredited coaches for their respective sports.  Camps are all open to both boys and girls and there is some adult accommodation available for parents from more isolated areas.   Full details and application forms can be obtained by phoning Carl Sharpe on 63629234 or Beth Norrie on 63629244.

Scouts Australia

1st Dubbo Joey Scouts are looking for new members.  Boys and girls aged 6 & 7 years for games, craft and lots of fun to be held in the Scout hall in Welchman St, East Dubbo on Thursday afternoons.  Joey Scouts I a fun introduction to scouts and guarantees entry into cubs which regularly has a waiting list.   For further information please phone Bev Evans 68829765 or Denise Hay 68852818

 

           

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dubbo Presbyterian Church

We are holding our annual OPEN WEEK from

January 13 – 20 , 2002.

A KIDS Club for infants & primary aged children will be running on Monday – Friday

from 10 – 11.30am. with singing, games, craft, bible activities and lots of FUN.   There will be a Ladies Coffee Shop running at the same time.   The Dubbo Presbyterian Church building is on the cnr Douglas Mawson Drive and Sheraton Road.   For further information contact Paul & Margie Shelly on 6884 0491

 

 

Merry Christmas

Have a safe holiday, school resumes for students on Wednesday

30^th January 2002.