Dear Parents and Caregivers

This Friday is P&C Day, an annual day which celebrates the contribution made by our P&C to our school, whether it be services like the tuckshop and uniform shop or by the varied fundraising activities which are undertaken each year.  These fundraising activities have reaped great benefit for our students in terms of new classroom resources, sport equipment and the subsidisation of school activities.  On behalf of our students and staff, I join in celebrating the team of people who volunteer and enrich the lives of each and every student!

As it is National Volunteer Week, I would also like to take the opportunity to thank our many classroom volunteers for value adding to our classrooms during the past year.  Your extra help enriches the learning experiences of our students, something for which we are very grateful.

P&C Meeting

At our last P&C Meeting on Monday 9 May, the position of President was filled. The position of President was not filled previously at the Annual General Meeting.  I would like to congratulate Ms Rhiannon Fealy for nominating and accepting the role of President for 2022/23. We look forward to Rhiannon joining our P&C team from the next meeting. 

Our recent ice-cream day was again very successful with just over $200 raised towards Student Council fundraising.  Many thanks to Sergeant Ken and his team of helpers for supporting our school fundraising activities.  Our next fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday 8 June – “Wear your favourite Sports Clothes/Jerseys, with proceeds going towards our school chaplaincy activities.

Parking Safety in our School Area

Safety is always the first priority at our school. Could I please remind everyone of the need to follow the traffic regulations in relation to the no standing signs in Cruice Street - between 8.00-9.00am and 2.30-3.30pm on school days, the area in the cul-de-sac is a ‘No Standing’ area.  I have received complaints about motorists parking in the area and hope that this newsletter article creates an awareness and a cooperation in ensuring student safety remains as a top priority for us all.  

Prep Enrolments -2023

We are already receiving enquiries about our Prep program for 2023. We are pleased to provide information and enrolment information anytime at our school office.  However, I am able to advise that our Prep Information and Enrolment Morning will be held on Wednesday 17 August at 9.30am in our School Hall.  

If you have a child born between 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017, he/she is eligible for Prep enrolment at Dayboro State School in 2023. Please note that Dayboro State School has an Enrolment Management Plan in place – please check the link below for for further information.

We have had several enquiries regarding enrolling at Dayboro Prep from outside the catchment area. Families who view Dayboro as their school of choice are very welcome to submit an enrolment application, however the outcome of the application will not be advised until late October when available places are allocated in the order of receipt. 

I would be pleased if this information could be circulated to people who are known to you and are wishing to enrol in our Prep program in 2023.

School Uniform

With the cooler weather approaching, our students will want to start wearing jumpers and long pants. All students are required to wear the correct school uniform to school. The wearing of school uniform is most desirable and strongly encouraged. It helps to promote a sense of belonging, minimises school clothing costs as well as providing an important safety measure for children on excursions.

Winter Uniform

• School Hat
• School Polo Shirt and Shorts or Skorts, or Formal Uniform
• Navy Jumper
• Navy Long pants

Other coloured jumpers or jackets or black jumpers with motifs or patterns are not part of our school uniform. We appreciate your support with our uniform policy. 

Traditionally, winter brings the highest amount of lost or displaced clothing.

Could I please ask parents to ensure that all clothing (particularly coats, track pants and hats) are clearly marked so that items can be returned to their owners.

District Cross Country Team Success

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the Pine Rivers District Cross Country Team to participate in the Regional Cross Country at St Pauls School Next Week.

Emily D

Ivy S

Kaycee J

Lachlan Y

Laylah J

Tilly W

We all wish you all the best of luck.

Regards

Garry Drummond, Principal