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A Dayboro Learner
We are continuing to teach our students the qualities of a Dayboro Learner. This helps us to encourage our students to be productive and capable learners.
In the first few weeks, we worked on how to be a great communicator like Coco the Cockatoo. At assembly, we discussed how being a great communicator can help us in our learning.
This fortnight we are explicitly teaching our students about being a Challenged Learner to promote a growth mindset in our classrooms. It is important, especially early in the teaching and learning cycle to encourage our students to take risks and have a go, even when learning is hard.
Have a chat to your Dayboro learners to discuss the ways they are working on their Dayboro Learner qualities in their classrooms.
Tucker Box Remodel
This week has seen our Tucker Box renovations. Congratulations to the P&C for winning the grant (thanks Grants Officer - Elise Strange) and project managing (thanks P&C Treasurer extraordinaire Katharine Fenwick) the replacement of benches and installation of new appliances.
The P&C have kindly organised some special menu days to help families out on the usual Tucker Box days. A reminder to check out our School 24 ordering website for our Friday Special Menu day – BBQ!
We can’t wait to see our renovated Tucker Box in action!
P&C AGM Monday 10 March – why don’t you join us?
Would you like to help our school to partner with parents and respond to the community’s needs? Why don’t you join us for our AGM then P&C meeting on 10 March, 6:30pm in our Dayboro State School staff room. Being part of the school’s P&C is a wonderful way to meet other families and it also models to your children how invested you are in their school community.
On Monday night 10 March, we will be electing the roles for our P&C executive and committee. It is important that we get a full executive committee in order to continue to support the school. No previous experience is necessary….we all have fun learning together. We invite you to attend and /or nominate for a position or simply as a committee member for 2025. Position descriptions are below:
All welcome, please like the DSS P&C Facebook page for more details.
National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy NAPLAN Year 3 and 5 students this term
Our Year 3 and 5 students will participate in online NAPLAN testing from 12 March through to 24 March. Next week (week 6) our students will participate in some practice assessments to understand the online environment. Please see the timetable for practice tests below.
I also attach the actual schedule of the NAPLAN testing in week 7 and 8. It is ideal for students to complete the assessments in their classroom environment with their peers. Please consider making any appointments during this time around the schedule. The students will need their iPad, if they have their own device, fully charged with the NAPLAN Browser installed, along with their headphones ready to use each day. Thank you for supporting these needs.
I also re-attach the information brochure for parents and carers. Parents can access the NAPLAN website www.nap.edu.au/naplan. If you have any questions or concerns about these assessments, please contact your child’s class teacher, Karen Ryan and myself so that we can discuss or clarify details.
Student Success!
Last Wednesday we had four of our students head off to District Swimming, after qualifying through times at our swimming carnival. Well done to all of the team, they represented Dayboro State School with pride! Congratulations Imogen for qualifying for the regional team in Butterfly.
School Calendar
Please find attached our latest version (V4) of our Parent Calendar to support you to stay informed about all of our school events.
Have a great week!
Gabrielle
Dear Families and Friends
Learning at Dayboro
Every week Mrs Douglas and I are very fortunate to be able to visit classrooms and see our learners engage and thrive with their teacher’s guidance and support. This term in English we are focussed on seeing the learning in Reading across our school. Sometimes our visits are intentional and the purpose this term is to check in with students about their reading comprehension and how they interpret and understand stories, through the use of high quality well written and engaging texts. The focus for comprehension in all the lower grades this term is on understanding characters and how characters play an important role in helping to tell the story.
We ask a learner from each class 5 important questions :
What are you learning about and why?
How are you going?
How do you know?
How can you improve?
Where do you go for help?
Below is an example of a Year 1 student understanding the depiction of a character in a story.
Year 1 learner: What are you learning about? I’m learning all about Rainbow Fish and he is the character in the story. Why? You can’t have a story without a character.
How are you going? I know what the character does. He doesn’t share his scales with the other fish. (And what does that tell you about the character? T. prompt)
It tells me he is mean and selfish at the start.
What’s’ next? How can you improve? How can you understand the character better?
I need to think about he feels and think more about what he does in the story to show this.
It is so important that even in the early years students can learn to think about their learning and reflect on their understanding. Our Dayboro learners certainly know how to do that.
Playgroup welcomed Leesa and Humphrey last week to visit playgroup. Humphrey listened to a story with the children, helped them with their colouring in activity and watched them playing on the Prep playground. We loved having our special guests come along and can’t wait to see Humphrey and Leesa again.
Playgroup will not be on this Friday as Mrs Ryan will be conducting the Parent Volunteer session in the hall.
A huge thank you to Ben and the Men’s Shed for making our 4 new possum boxes. Also thank you to Ms Anderson for getting these organised and to Sam W for installing them. A big effort from all involved and greatly appreciated.
SWIMMING – Years 2 and 4.
Swimming has started this term for Yr. 2 and 4 students at the Dayboro pool. Classes 2D, 2C, 4Land 4B will be swimming from Week 4 until Week 8. They will swim every Thursday and Friday for a 1/2hr lesson for 5 weeks. The swimming timetable is below.
A big shout out to our Yr 2 classes who were praised for their outstanding behaviour and manners at swimming lessons last week. Thank you Year 2’s for showing our community the Dayboro way.
PARENT VOLUNTEER INDUCTION
Do you help out in classrooms with reading or Maths? Do you help out in the tuckshop? Do you volunteer your time in other ways in the school? If so we would like to invite you to our Parent/ Community Volunteer Induction in the Hall this Friday 28th February 9am. This session will run through how you can volunteer in the school and some policies and procedures you need to be aware of before helping out. This is an important information session for any volunteers who wish to help out in the school. We will be running through the Mandatory Training requirements for 2025. The presentation only goes for 15 mins.
Please ring the office on 34256111 if attending.
Thank you Mrs Ryan!
Our Vision: “To inspire students to reach their full potential in a safe, caring and educationally challenging environment.”
Curriculum Chat
Reading - how we teach it at Dayboro State School and how you can help your child
Children develop their language skills through the language they hear and read. In the early stages of reading instruction while children are developing their decoding skills, it is very important that they are read to often, so they hear lots of new words and learn about new things that they may not yet be able to read about themselves.
Parents play an important role in helping children learn to read by both:
- listening to your child read aloud to practise decoding words (not encouraging them to guess the word but encouraging and helping them to sound out the sounds in the word and then blend them together).
- reading aloud to your child to build their understanding of language and literacy.
Learning to read is a process that needs step-by-step teaching and plenty of practise at school and at home. Unlike walking or talking, reading is not a skill that we learn naturally — everyone needs to be taught how to read.
Reading requires two very important skills:
- decoding (reading) the words on the page. At a young age, written words are like a code to children, just like any complex code is to us. We need to learn the skills in order to understand the code or break the code down so it is able to be read/understood. When children are learning to read it is called ‘decoding’.
- making meaning from the words, sentences and paragraphs that are read.
For children to learn how to decode words, they need to understand how sounds and letters link together to make sense.
Your child will be explicitly taught to read at school using an approach called systematic synthetic phonics. This approach teaches children how sounds and letters link together to form words that we can read and write. It provides students with a reliable strategy for decoding unknown words and discourages guessing.
What does the term systematic synthetic phonics mean?
- Phonics is the understanding that letters and letter combinations represent speech sounds.
- Systematic means that letters and sounds are taught in a planned order.
- Synthetic refers to the process of synthesising or blending the sounds and letters to decode (read) words, and the segmenting or pulling apart of sounds and letters to encode (spell) words.
Using a systematic synthetic phonics approach, children are taught the letter-sound correspondences that represent all 44 sounds in English, gradually, over time. Students are first taught the most common and consistent letter-sound correspondences (for example: the letter ‘b’ in ‘ball’; the letter ‘v’ in ‘van’) before being taught the less common alternative letter-sound combinations (for example: the many ways we can represent the long ‘a’ sound — bay, break, tail, sleigh and so on).
In the younger years, your child will practise their word reading skills by using decodable texts. Decodable texts contain only the letter-sound correspondences that your child has already learned. They may also contain some high-frequency words that the teacher has taught simultaneously.
Decodable texts are important for beginning and struggling older readers as they provide immediate practise of their new skills in segmenting and blending, and their understanding of letter-sound correspondences, to build automaticity, fluency and confidence.
Once children have read words by blending the sounds together many times, they may remember the word and be able to recognise it immediately by ‘sight’. Over time, as children get older and become more confident readers, they will be able to recognise many words without have to decode them. This is when more complex phonetic and morphology patterns / rules are taught.
Never underestimate the value of reading to or with your child, even if they are older. So many conversations can come from texts and it is quality time that has a range of benefits.
Some explicit reading instruction in classrooms this week.
Dee Mathiesen
Head of Curriculum
Going….going….gone!
What an exciting week! Our tuckshop refurbishment is underway, everything has been removed to make way for our new stainless steel benches and commercial dishwasher. We can’t wait to share the end product with you all, it’s such an exciting milestone for our P&C team and our little Tuckerbox.
Whilst our Tuckerbox is undergoing it’s facelift, our Tuckerbox team have been working extra hard out of the hall canteen to still bring you all some yummy food this week.
Don’t forget to place your orders for BBQ day on Friday!
Orders Close : Thursday 27th Feb 12pm SHARP
New P&C Facebook Page
We regularly post updates about the uniform shop, tuckshop and upcoming events on our Facebook Page. Jump on over to Dayboro State School P&C Assoc. and give us a like and a follow so you don’t miss any updates throughout the year.
Uniform Shop (Open Tuesdays 8.30am-9.00am)
Uniforms can either be ordered online through School24, or purchased in person on a Tuesday morning.
Any online orders that have been placed during the week will be packed every Tuesday morning and taken to the School office. You will receive an email when your order has been packed and ready to be collected.
Come and Meet your P&C
Friday 28th February @ 5pm, Silverwood
Join Us for a P&C Meet & Greet!
Ever wondered what the P&C actually does? Keen to meet some fellow parents and learn how you can get involved—without overcommitting? Then come along to our P&C Meet & Greet this Friday, 28th February, at Silverwood Café from 5pm!
This is a relaxed, informal get-together where you can enjoy some delicious Fish & Chips ?️, meet our friendly committee, and ask any questions you might have about the P&C. Whether you’re a seasoned school parent or brand new to Dayboro State School, we’d love to connect with you!
? Common Questions We Get Asked:
Do I have to come to every meeting?
Nope! We know how busy life gets. You can be as involved as you like—whether that’s attending meetings, helping at events, or simply staying in the loop with what’s happening at school.
When do you meet?
We meet on the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm, both in person and online to make it as easy as possible to join.
What does the P&C do?
We work together to support the school, students, and families in all sorts of ways, including:
✅ Running the tuckshop & uniform shop ?
✅ Raising money for important school projects (our current goals: a new playground & air-con for the hall!)
✅ Planning fun school events for students & families ?
✅ Advocating for students and parents by working closely with the school leadership team
The best part? You don’t need any special skills or heaps of free time to help out—many hands make light work! Whether you want to contribute a little or a lot, we’d love to welcome you to our P&C community.
So why not stop by, say hi, and see what we’re all about? No pressure, just great food, good company, and a chance to connect with other school families. See you there! ???
A Note from our Grants Officer
What I Do as Your Grants Officer?
As your grants officer, my role is all about helping our school access funding to support various activities and projects. Here’s a quick look at what I do:
- Finding Grants: I keep an eye out for funding opportunities that align with our school’s needs, checking government and community sources for new options.
- Writing Applications: I prepare grant applications, working with P&C members and school staff to ensure everything is in place to give us a good chance of securing much needed funds.
- Managing Funds: If we are lucky enough to receive funding, I work with the school and P&C committee to track how the projects progress and report back to grantors.
- Staying Connected: I keep everyone updated on available grants and how our funded projects are going.
While it sounds like a lot, the time commitment is quite small, and the satisfaction of securing grants for the school makes it well worth the effort.
Here are some things we have been able to do with the grants received over the last two years: purchase of a new BBQ for events, installation of a beautiful mural at the Tuckerbox, and a huge upgrade to the Tuckerbox including new commercial oven and freezer, and the installation of new benches and dishwasher (currently underway).
I would love help from the school community in identifying suitable grant opportunities. If you see anything, want to know more or to get involved, please reach out to me: grants@dayboropandc.org.au
Elise Strange
Next Meeting and AGM: Monday, 10th March 2024 at 6.30pm
Our P&C meet on the second Monday of every month, both in person and online. It is a great opportunity to get to know Mrs Douglas and Mrs Ryan, along with other parents and community members who are all committed to the continued improvement of our school.
Our AGM is not far away and we are on the lookout for new members to join the team. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our students’ educational experiences, creating lasting memories and opportunities for all.
If you would like to come along, please contact Johanna at secretary@dayboropandc.org.au. We would love to see you there.
Rhiannon Fealy
P&C President
We have some wonderful news for our school and our students; our Story Dog: Humphrey has a new role as a therapy dog, which means that he can now meet and support a broader range of students.
Humphrey and his trainer Leesa are now accredited through 'Therapy and Support Animals- Australia" https://tasaa.com.au/ and volunteer their time on Friday mornings. It is amazing to watch how Humphrey can calm children in a way that only animals can and lovely to watch the bonds that grow between Leesa, Humphrey and our students.
I have attached a photo of Humphrey in his new 'therapy dog' jacket and some information provided by Leesa about how therapy dogs enhance the well-being and learning environment of staff and students.
If for any reason, your child can not interact with Humphrey or you would prefer them not to, could you please contact me via email: amell22@eq.edu.au or by phoning the school: 34256111.
With Humphrey and Leesa on board any ruff day can turn pawsome and we wanted to say
thanks furry much to them both.
Alicia Tavelardis
Inclusion Support Teacher- Dayboro State School
District Trials
Mini trials will be held at school over the next four weeks to select students with the required skill and attitude to attend the most popular district trials. Students will be informed of these dates in parade each week but they should have already nominated on the sports noticeboard.
Tuesday 25th Feb – Netball
Tuesday 4th March – Rugby League
Tuesday 11th March – Soccer
Tuesday 18th March - Touch
Year 3-4 PE
In PE this term year 3 and 4 students are developing a range of balancing and eye hand coordination skills through circus rotations. (see photos)
Cross Country Training Opportunity
Cross Country
The senior cross country carnival will be held on Tuesday 25th March with a backup date of Tuesday 1st April. All Year 3-6 students will be running laps of a 1km course. The expected distances and program is as follows:
8:50: Students go to class for roll marking.
9:00: Yr 3-6 arrive on oval.
9:20: 3Km Boys & Girls 12yrs DOB 2012
3Km Boys & Girls 11yrs DOB 2013
2Km Boys & Girls: 10yrs DOB 2014
2Km Boys & Girls: 9yrs DOB 2015
1Km Boys & Girls: 8yrs DOB 2016
FunRun. 1Km Boys & Girls: 8-12yrs
11:00 or as close as possible: Carnival finishes and students move to lunch
The boys will start their race. The girls will line up immediately after and as the boys begin to leave the oval the girls will start. As one age group begins to finish the race the next age groups warms up.
All students will be offered the choice to either run the full 1-3km distance asked of their age or a single lap 1km Fun Run. The 2-3km distance will be timed, ribbons awarded and times may lead to attendance at the District Cross Country for 10-12yrs. The Fun Run will not be timed, there will be no ribbons but all runners will earn points for their house for participating. Students may also choose to run in both races if they wish.
On The Day
Family members and friends are welcome to come and cheer on their child/ren during their races.
Students need to come to school prepared with:
- house shirt and shorts
- appropriate footwear
- sunscreen
- school sun safe hat (students do not have to run in their hats but they must wear them when not racing)
- plenty of water.
If your child is asthmatic please remind them to take their preventer before marshalling for their race. They will be pushing themselves harder than at any other time.
Helpers
I will need parent helpers on the day to supervise a section of the course. I will rotate you around so that you do not miss any of the action. Please email me on cxmar5@eq.edu.au if you are willing to help.
Clare Marks
HPE specialist
Dayboro State School (Mon-Tues)
Borrowing
Students are reminded that they are able to return and borrow books at both breaks every day as well as during their weekly class time. Please remember to bring library bags – students who don’t have a library bag are welcome to come along to the maker space to make their own library bag.
Dayboro State School has subscribed to Education Queensland’s digital library for students from Year 2 to Year 6 for 2025. This subscription allows students to access eBooks, magazines, audio books, graphic novels, etc in a digital format. To access these digital materials, students need to open the Sora app which is available by installing it on a digital devices or via the Sora webpage if using a computer. Upon opening the app students need to nominate their school, which needs to be entered as Education Queensland. Students will need their MIS Id number to open their account. Classes in years 3, 4, 5, and 6 have explored the app during library sessions over the last two weeks.
If students have a Moreton Bay Region Library membership this membership can also be linked through Sora which increases the number of reading materials available.
Book Fair
Book Fair is on the way!
This year’s Book Fair will open on Friday the 14th of March and run until Wednesday the 19th of March. Students may visit with a parent or caregiver before school on each of these days from 8.15am or after school until 4.00pm. Students will bring home further information next week regarding Book Fair. Families wishing to purchase items from Book Fair may do so using cash or card payment facilities at the Book Fair or via online payments.
To help us prepare our Library space for Book Fair we are hosting a “Turn a Book Character into a Wild West Cowpoke” Competition. Closing date for entries is March 13th at the library. Please remember to include the student’s name and class on each entry. See the flyer below for more information:
Maker Space
The library continues to be a busy space during the breaks. It is wonderful to see so many students creating and collaborating with others as they design and build interesting inventions in addition to playing games and assisting other students. The Sphero and Dash robots have been a very popular lunch break activity choice since the students have returned to school. It’s always fabulous to see older students encouraging new and younger students with robotic devices and other challenges in the maker space.
Have a great week!