Dear Families and Friends

TRANSITIONS

At this busy time of year, we can often forget that for many of our students and families it is a time of anticipation and sometimes anxiety about preparing for next year. The Yr. 6 students will be leaving for high school and for many, saying goodbye to old friends and teachers and getting ready for completely different routines can be a daunting experience. We are going to miss our Year 6 cohort but we know they are ready for the next part of their education journey. They are well- prepared and we will continue to support them with their transition.

We try to help this transition by connecting with our local high schools throughout the year and the students begin visiting and getting to know the staff.  They also send Yr 7 coordinators to our school to get to know the students and their needs better. We would welcome any feedback from parents with suggestions on how we could improve this process for families, especially first- time high school families.

The following flyer was posted on our Facebook page regarding interviews held this earlier this week.  If you missed it please contact the High School directly.

Preparing for Prep is also a big step for families of children starting Prep in 2024. Establishing routines and providing positive experiences are important ways of supporting your child.

Helping children enjoy a positive start to school

There are lots of ways you can help your child enjoy a positive start to school.

Some simple tips include:

• be ready to support your child
• listen to your child’s thoughts about starting school
• make time to talk, read, play and relax with your child
• share your positive feelings about school
• practise new routines
• encourage your child to keep trying when something is hard
• assist your child to know how to get help
• meet new children and families before the first day
• celebrate starting

Your child may raise questions or wish to share their thoughts about what  school might be like. Talking with them about these feelings is a good way to help them, and you, prepare for a positive transition to school.

Your child’s language skills develop through the everyday conversations  you have with them. At school we build on this language and the children’s thinking skills by listening, watching and being responsive in our teaching.

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Now that the days are starting to get warmer please remember that it is an expectation that all children wear hats during play times and PE lessons. The rule is “No Hat, no Play!” Please remember to name your child’s hat as it makes it much easier to return lost hats to their owners.

Children that do not wear hats are expected to be in the CSA areas during break times.

Thank you to our Yr 6 teachers, Ms Foord and Mrs Cassell as well as  Chappy Rach and Kev Enchelmaier for attending Yr 6 Camp last week. What a fabulous camp and what fabulous students. Thank you everyone involved.

BOOKLISTS are ready.  

Bedrock Books are our preferred supplier for 2024.  The BOOK LISTS are on the Bedrock Books and our School website. Please make sure you order for the correct year level for your child/ren for 2024.

Booklists are ready to go and information on how to order is below:
ORDERS FROM BEDROCK BOOKS ARE DUE TO BE PLACED BY: Wednesday, 22nd November 2023.

Orders may still be placed after this date but will be subject to a $6.50 per child packing fee.

Please place your order as early as possible to ensure it arrives before school starts.
For guaranteed delivery before School, please place your order by 5pm on 3/1/24. Orders placed after this date may not arrive before school starts.

HOW TO ORDER YOUR BOOKLIST through Bedrock Books

ONLINE: Order your booklist online at www.bedrockbooks.com.au
Your school code is: DAYBORO2024

CALL THEM: You can call the friendly team on 07 3881 1122 to place your order over the phone.

LAST MINUTE UPDATE:

THE $6.50 PACKING FEE FOR BOOKLISTS HAS NOT YET BEEN ADDED TO THE WEBSITE.  PLEASE ORDER ASAP TO AVOID THE EXTRA COST.

Swimming for P-2 finishes this week!

Now its’ time to put all their wonderful learning into practice with our Junior Swimming Showcase!!!

Emails went out yesterday, so please go to Qparents and check consents for this event, or download the permission form and return to the office.

DATE CLAIMER: Junior Swimming Showcase Friday 24^th November

Thank you from Mrs Ryan

Our Vision: “To inspire students to reach their full potential in a safe, caring and educationally challenging environment.”