Musical – WE ARE MONSTERS!

Did you know we are putting on a Musical – We are Monsters this term? Next week on Monday I will let our students know how to purchase the tickets for the evening shows. Thank you to our P&C for partnering with our Musical staff to offer family dinner options for consumption before the shows. Look out for an email next week to explain the options for purchasing tickets and food. Let’s make this a musical event to remember!

Our Musical Cast and Crew have been practising super hard (all outside of school time) all year, with our wonderful musical staff – Sherree Anderson, Melanie Delisser, Chris Robbo, Alicia Tavelardis, Dee Mathiesen, Chappy hannah, Tom Makepeace and Jill Warschau!

Thank you to the musical students (both cast and crew) for their commitment and our staff’s passion. We know this will be an event not to be missed!

Student Leadership Opportunities

It has been amazing to see and hear our Year 5 students wanting to engage in leadership opportunities for 2025 working through their Captain Nomination Booklets. These booklets are due tomorrow.

Our Year 4 students have their first chance at leadership by nominating for the Vice Captaincy role. We will be speaking to our Year 4 cohort after assembly on Monday and providing any nominees with a condensed booklet to assist them in preparing should they want to nominate. Class Teachers do have an opportunity to sign the booklet for each child if they regularly see the student following our three school expectations – Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner by following our school values of Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Tolerant, Be Proud and Be Positive. These are the expectations and values we want to see in our school captains and vice captains.  

Planning for 2025 – Class Considerations

We are busy planning enrolments, facilities, resources and staffing for the 2025 school year. If you have a child due to start Prep in 2025 and have not yet enrolled, please contact our Administration Officer ASAP. Our next prep 2025 transition sessions are:

Prep Parent Information Session:

3:30 - 4:30pm Thursday 7 November

Prep Enrolment Orientation Days: 

Monday 11 November 9-9:30

Thursday 14 November 9-9:30

For parents of students from Prep-Year 5:

If you have any information that you would like us to consider for your child’s class placement in 2025, please email me on the principal email address, Principal@dayboross.eq.edu.au by Thursday 7 November. Please note:

• You may wish to include information about family circumstances that should be considered
• You may like to describe the qualities in a teacher that suit your child
• We do not accept requests for a specific teacher.

A reminder that we usually only have two classes in each year level, so we cannot always accommodate student grouping requests. Our staff work extremely hard to achieve the best outcomes across all class groups and we certainly consider parent information. This is a confidential request.

Please also notify, by email, if your child will not be returning to Dayboro SS in 2025, so that we can ensure our staffing and resources are as accurate as possible.

Thanks for your assistance.

Student Success!

Mitchel, one of our year 4 student, has participated for the last 2 weekends at the Inline speed skate QLD Championships.  He competed on Track (indoor) and Road (outdoor).  He achieved the following outstanding results in the Track comp:

• 4^th place in 200m
• 2^nd place in the 500m, 1km, 3km

In the Road competition:

• 3^rd place in all events, 100m, 1 lap (400m), 1km, 3km

Last weekend, Mitchel competed in the half marathon of 21km with both male and female competitors up to two years older than Mitchel. Mitchel finished this race in 1hr 31m. What an effort in pushing through to the end!

While this is Mitchel’s first time competing at State level, he has been selected to represent Queensland at the nationals in January!!  Super proud of Mitchel’s achievements!

REBOOT – Emotional Regulation Program – Let’s skill our students! 

Staff and students are continuing their Reboot learning and have been discussing strategies that can help when we are feeling dysregulated. A focus of Reboot is teaching children skills so that they can self-regulate and a large part of this is knowing which tool works for them as an individual. Of course, we know that what helps one person, may not work for another.

Classes have brainstormed strategies that could work for school. The next few weeks would be a great time to chat to your child about their 'toolbox' of calming strategies for school and  also the ones that could be used at home. Strategy ideas are listed below, but the list is not exhaustive. Are there others that work for you or your child? 

Another focus of Reboot is for children to take an active part in their own problem-solving. At school we are working with students so that when they have a issue they can;  1) Clearly identify what  the problem is and 2) Think of possible solutions. The process empowers students to be solutionists with the guidance and support of adults. 

Lastly, there has been a focus on a gratitude practise. Research has found an overwhelming connection between gratitude and our mental and  physical wellbeing. Chappy Hannah has worked with the Year six cohort to help cultivate gratitude and teachers throughout the school have asked their classes to consider what they appreciate. 

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change opportunities into blessings ( William Arthur Ward). We are definitely grateful for the opportunities we have to help our learners develop their self-regulation and problem solving skills. 

Alicia Tavelardis 

Inclusion Support Teacher- Dayboro State School

Parent Calendars

Please find attached the latest version (V5) of the Term 4 Parent calendar to assist you in planning forward for events.

Have a great week!
Gabrielle

Well it is certainly a time for our creative Dayboro State School students to shine throughout this term. We have events coming up that will show case the amazing musical skills of many of our students. We love to celebrate and highlight all the different talents and hard work that takes place in our school including creative, sports and academic.

Music – Night of Stars

Next Tuesday, 5^th November at 5:30pm in the hall will see our instrumental band students and our musical cast perform a number of items to show case the skills they have learnt throughout the year.

Our instrumental students will perform their chosen pieces as a whole band, in small groups and individually.

Our musical cast will perform their opening song ‘We are monsters’ and will end the night singing ‘Jingle Bells’ accompanied by the band.

The night is open to our whole school community.

Conversation Club Visit

We are privileged once again to be invited to perform for Dayboro’s Conversation Club on the 7^th November. Our musical cast will perform a number from our up and coming musical ‘We are Monsters’ and will stay for morning tea and conversation with special members of our community. The students are so excited and lucky to have this opportunity to share their musical talent with the wider school community.

Dayboro Musical Production – We are Monsters

Time is drawing closer to our two-night production of ‘We are Monsters’. The crew have been busily preparing props, posters, hall set up, cues, lighting and more. Our cast have been busy working on their lines, choreography and vocals. It is a hub of activity at each rehearsal with every student being challenged, creative and giving it their all.

Tickets for our musical will go on sale next week. There will be two performances – Thursday 28^th November and Friday 29^th November. Please come and support our students as they tell you a theatrical story about friendship and acceptance.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - PBL

Dayboro Learner

We have been on the look-out for students displaying our Dayboro Learner attributes.

Here are photos of students being collaborators, communicators and curious and creative learners.

Collaborators   

 

Curious Learners

Communicators

 

 

Dayboro State School Lunchtime Clubs

We are VERY LUCKY at DSS to have teachers who run exciting and engaging lunchtime clubs each term. While some of our clubs have stopped at the moment while swimming is on, there are plenty of fun things to do at lunch times at DSS.

Walk for Daniel Morcombe

Last Friday we participated in Walk for Daniel – a day where we remember Daniel Morcombe, raise awareness of child safety in Dayboro and teach our students ways to Recognise, React and Report to danger. We want to thank every member of our community who came out in red to walk through our little town and take a stand for the safety of our children.

But child safety is not something we just focus on around this time of year – it is every day. Please take the time each week to have open discussions with your children about safety. The more our children feel comfortable about talking about safety issues, the more likely they are to respond to them appropriately and openly communicate with you about their feelings and experiences.

Booklists

2025 planning is well underway. Booklists are complete and information on how to order was emailed to all classes at the beginning of the term. Information is also available on our website. You can also go to Bedrock Books and order online directly.

ONLINE: Order your booklist online at: www.bedrockbooks.com.au

Your school code is: DAYBSS25

Have a great week

Dee Mathiesen

P&C Year in Review and Invitation to Join for 2025! 

As we approach the end of another fantastic year, we are so proud of everything our P&C has been able to accomplish in 2024. From fundraising events, tuckshop days, and advocating for our students and families, to working closely with the school administration, teachers, and staff, it has been a year full of dedication and positive energy.

Since filling nearly all the committee positions in 2023 for the first time in years, we’ve been able to form a strong and passionate group of parents these last 2 years. This team is not only committed to serving the school community but has also developed great camaraderie and friendships. It’s been a rewarding experience to be part of such a motivated and enthusiastic group!

Looking ahead to 2025, we know that some of our current members are keen to step back from their roles, and we’d really love to have some new faces join us. The final P&C meeting of 2024 will be held on Monday, 11th November at 6:30pm, and we’d love for you to come along to learn more about the opportunities available. Our AGM will be held in March 2025, and we will be seeking to fill various roles, big and small. Many hands make light work, and we want to ensure that no one feels overwhelmed or burnt out.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your child’s education, want to build new friendships, or simply want to contribute to the wonderful school community we share, we encourage you to get involved. Whether you're interested in a committee role or just lending a hand when you can, we would love to have you join us.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year. We look forward to seeing what 2025 has in store!

Warm regards,
The P&C Executive Team 

Uniform Shop

Just a reminder to everyone that the Uniform Shop is now open every Tuesday 8.30am – 9.00am.

Online orders will be packed on Tuesday mornings ready for collection at the school office.

The Tuckerbox

 Special Tuckshop – Monday 4^th November 2024 – orders close this Friday 1^st Nov 12pm sharp!

 Place your orders in the School 24 events section by midday Friday.

Thank you!

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came and said hello to us on Saturday as we relaunched the time honoured tradition of the Democracy Sausage.  We had a very successful day, with the money raised  going towards supporting the school Swimming Program.

Thank you to Michelle and Chappy Hannah who joined us on the day to help serve and make your delicious bacon and egg rolls. You are both invaluable members of our P&C community and we can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support.

150 year merchandise – The Perfect Christmas Present

With Christmas not that far away, how about considering some of our 150 year memorabilia merchandise for any past students or families?  The merchandise is available online and in the school office.  Jump online and check it out, you can now order online for pickup at school or we’d be happy to organise postage.

Rhiannon Fealy

P&C President

president@dayboropandc.org.au

Invoices Due:

Students have been invoiced for the following activities:

Payment Methods & How to Pay

Dayboro State School accepts and encourages the below payment methods:

• Qkr! by Masterpass.

Download the QKR! App and register.

• Qparents

Payment can be made directly on Qparents. If you are not yet signed up, we encourage you to sign up today.

• BPOINT

You can use BPOINT in two different ways:

1. Clicking on the link on the invoice, which will take you directly to the BPOINT page.
2. Payment by phone using credit/debit card via BPOINT: 1300 631 073

• In Person

You can still opt to pay in person. Please note, we encourage using EFTPOS over the use of Cash, particularly in this current climate. If you are choosing to use cash, please ensure it is the correct amount as our office does not hold cash on site for change.

If students are paying by cash, please ensure they bring it directly to the office and wait for a receipt. At no time should a student give any money to classroom teachers for excursions, teachers will redirect them to the office to pay.

Teacher Aides

We are looking to expand our casual Teacher Aide pool! If you have completed or are studying your Certificate III in Education Support and want to be added to our list of casual Teacher Aides, please email bsm@dayboross.eq.edu.au! We would love to hear from you. We have a few days available we need a casual to fill, so please get in touch.

Kind regards,

Dee Camm and Clare Gault
Business Managers

Burpengary State Secondary College is launching a Program of Excellence in Rugby League for boys and girls in 2025. They would love to offer this opportunity to incoming students as they are looking at setting this program up for students entering year 7 - 9 next year.

Thanks

Clare Marks

cxmar5@eq.edu.au

HPE specialist

Dayboro State School (Mon-Tues)

Mark your calendars – the Dayboro State School Senior Swimming Carnival is five weeks away!  

Our carnival will be held during the day (9am – 2:30pm approx.) on Tuesday 3^rd November (week 10) at the Dayboro Pool.  We cater for most levels of swimming ability, aim to encourage participation and enjoyment for all students, and provide a higher level of competition for those students who are eligible to be considered for District Nomination in 2025. There is no cost for entry to the pool.  

House points are given for winners in all levels of events – from swimming in a 25m event right through to the more gruelling 100m event.  This gives all children the chance to participate at their own level of ability – while also contributing hard earned points to the Armstrong, Rush and Terrors Houses.  ‘Age Champion’ medallions are given out to the boy and girl in the 9, 10, 11 and 12 age groups who accumulate the highest amount of points from 50m events.  Encouragement awards will be given to our youngest swimmers – the 8 year olds.  As usual, a range of novelty events will be organised by staff and House Captains on the day.

On Tuesday, all students in Years 3 - 6 should have received their nomination form (on light green paper) to choose their events for this carnival.  Please return this to your classroom teacher by Friday 15^th November, so that work on the carnival program can begin.  Please note also, that there is an online consent to complete through QParents.  No consent = no entry to the pool.

We are looking forward to this big event on our calendar!  Thank-you for your support.

Mrs Kerry Cassell

kcass4@eq.edu.au

on behalf of the DSS Sports Committee