Dear Parents and Caregivers

Welcome back to Term 2.

It was a pleasure that our students from Dayboro State School took centre stage during the ANZAC Day commemorations held at school and in our local community.  Last Wednesday, our school leaders led a commemorative service before an audience of parents, peers and invited community members. Our school choir presented a very polished version of “The Last Anzac” and excelled in presenting the Maori version of the New Zealand National Anthem .  

It was wonderful to have over 35 students march in the annual parade before joining our choir and band at the community service at the showgrounds.

Congratulations to our school leaders, our school choir and school band for their wonderful presentations at this showcase event for our community. Thank you to Ms Janet Almond and Mr John Smallcombe for their hard work in preparing our students so well.

Collectively over 65 students attended the community event and a big thankyou is extended to our many parents for your support on this very special day.

A Special Presentation to a Staff Member Mary Albrow on ANZAC Day

A highlight of the community ceremony was the presentation to Mary Albrow of her late Father’s military medals in miniature together with a certificate outlining his full service history. An absolutely delighted Mary was surprised to be presented with this and I am sure she will treasure this for many years to come. Mary’s note to me on receiving the certificate and medals is below. 

  ‘Never be afraid to ask!  I asked a group of people from the R.S.L. who just happened to be enjoying a coffee at the table next to me if they knew anything about medals.  They took a look and offered to help.  They researched my Father’s English Military history and presented me with the information and my father’s medals framed on Anzac Day. Thank you Dayboro R.S.L. and Graham for doing all the research and making my day!’

Mary

Dogs in the School

Dayboro State School is a designated workplace, and as such strict Education Department policies exist around Workplace Health and Safety for staff, students and community members. As part of these policies, could I please remind our school community that dogs are not permitted inside the school grounds at any time. Service animals are excluded from this policy. Signs are erected on the school fences which display the Departmental policy.

I would like to thank everyone for your cooperation in ensuring that our school remains a safe environment for everyone.

NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be conducted from Tuesday 14 May until Thursday 16 May. NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are already learning through the school curriculum. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the test formats and will provide appropriate support and guidance. If you have any questions about your child’s participation or preparation around NAPLAN, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the school administration. 

Friday 17 May is set aside as a ‘catch up day’ for students that may have been absent for all or part of the testing program.

Staff News

Ms Leanne Anderson (Year 1/2A) is on Long Service Leave this week and has been replaced by Mrs Anne Rampa.  Ms Alicia Tavelardis has commenced as an SEP teacher working Monday and Tuesday replacing Mrs Carmel Bridger for Term  2 and 3.  Mrs Dee Mathiesen ( Year 2MO) is on class fulltime this term while Mrs Susan O’Dwyer is on Long Service Leave. Mrs Carol Vaughan is also working on some of Mrs O’Dwyer’s duties during this time.

It is a pleasure to announce that Ms Clare Ingham has been appointed permanently to the role of Business Manager after a recruitment process at the end of last term.  We warmly welcome Clare to our Dayboro administrative team.

Woolworths Earn and Learn  

Our school has once again signed up to be part of this program for 2019. In 2017, our school was able to purchase over $3000 worth of teaching materials from Modern Teaching Aids as a result of participation. The promotion runs this Wednesday- 1 May to 25 June.  The stickers will once again be collected at the school office. 

The School office has a bundle of collection sheets available to assist with th collection of tickers. 

Labour Day Holiday

Dayboro State School will be closed on Monday 6 May for the Labour Day holiday.   School will resume for students on Tuesday 7 May. 

Garry Drummond

Principal