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Dear Parents and Caregivers
This week represents the half way point of the term and five weeks remaining of the school year. On assembly yesterday students were reminded about the need to remain focussed and committed to the school rules of Safety, Respect and Learning as we enter a very busy time of the school year. At Dayboro, our objective is for every student to fulfil the school year in a positive way, even though the ensuing heat and tiredness can bring challenges to some. Parents can assist us by reinforcing with every student that a conscientious effort in school work and behaviour is necessary until the very last day of school. Let’s remain proactive as a school community and enjoy the final few weeks of another great year at Dayboro.
Our Year 6 students departed on their four day camp to Luther Heights at Coolum this morning. We wish them well as they explore the wide range of leadership activities and physical pursuits.
Remembrance Day
Yesterday, our School Captains represented our school admirably at the Remembrance Day Service in Roderick Cruice Park. Our students were fully involved in the ceremony, by reading a prepared script which time lined the various wars. The School Captains joined other community organisations by laying a wreath on behalf of the school community at the base of the epitaph.
Staff News
I wish to advise of some staffing movements and changes for the 2020 school year.
Leaving our school at the end of the year are:-
Ms Jess Hitchens (Year 3OH) has been transferred to Wamuran State School for 2020
Ms Janet Almond (Music) has been transferred full time to Mango Hill State School for 2020
New Teachers coming to Dayboro for 2020 are:-
Mr Jesse Moulds – music teacher transferred from Mornington Island State School
Ms Melanie Delisser – classroom teacher transferred from Beaconsfield State School (Mackay)
Mr Braedon Reis – classroom teacher transferred from Denison State School (Emerald)
A full list of teachers and classes will be published in the final newsletter for the year.
School Attendance
An attendance target of 95% has been set for schools in the North Coast Education Region. As a school we have achieved a rate of attendance of 92.5 % to date for Term 4. There has been a substantial improvement in students arriving for school on time, which I am hopeful will continue. Attendance rates for individual classes are listed below. At Dayboro, ‘every day counts’ and regular, whole day, on time attendance is strongly encouraged.
To report an absence form school please call 3425 6160 and leave a detailed message, including the reason for the absence. Absence notifications can also be forwarded to the school via QParents.
Student Leaders for 2020
Our new school leaders will be selected in Term 4. The process will take place throughout the term and will culminate with the announcement of the new leaders at the final school assembly on Thursday 12 December. School Leaders for 2020 will be inducted at a special ceremony by the State Member for Pine Rivers in February 2020.
The key dates for the selection process are:-
Thursday 21 November – School Captain speeches and ballot- parents are welcome to attend. 9.00-11am.
Monday 25 November – Sports Captains ballot
Thursday 28 November – School Captain interview process
Garry Drummond
Principal
Dear Families and Friends
This week our Yr. 6 students head off to camp at Camp Coolum Luther Heights. They leave on Tuesday and return on Friday. We wish them all a safe and adventurous week of fun, friendship and flying foxes! We hope they make the most of this chance to develop new friendships and to cement lasting bonds before they leave for High School next year. What a great way to finish the year!
Below is an informative article about the benefits of school camps and how important they are in developing life-long learning skills in our students.
School camp is a fantastic opportunity for children to develop new skills, friendships and interests. However, for many kids (and their parents!) just the thought of sleeping away from home can provoke high anxiety.
Some of the common worries about camp include:
- Not being able to sleep properly
- Not liking the food camp will offer
- Who they will be sharing a cabin with
- Not enjoying the activities the camp will offer
- Feeling homesick
Although these are understandable concerns, it is important to help kids feel more positive about camp and to overcome the fear of not enjoying camp.
The benefits of school camp are numerous, here are my top five:
- Development of social skills
School camp is a great opportunity to develop a range of social skills. Most activities at camp involve team work, which is great to strengthen established friendships and also to develop new friendships by connecting with children they don’t regularly talk with at school.
Through bonding activities, children develop supportive relationships not only with different children, but also with their teachers. At camp, children have the opportunity to learn about acceptance, caring and understanding.
- Development of independence skills
For many children school camp is their first time away from family and home for a few nights. Parents are not there to remind their kids to eat their vegetables, brush their teeth, or to have a shower. Therefore, this is a great opportunity for kids to grow up by learning how take care of themselves and to do things on their own. Most kids do rise to the challenge and learn to rely on themselves when they spend time away home.
- Development of decision-making skills
Should I go with my friends or should I do the activity I really want to do? Should I have the third slice of pizza? Should I stay up or go to bed? Supervising teachers are not able to hover over each child all the time, so at camp, children are responsible for making more of their own choices.
- Increased environmental awareness
During camp, children are exposed to authentic nature-based experiences. Hands-on activities in the outdoors stimulate all senses and facilitate learning. Children become more aware of the environment, develop outdoor skills and appreciation for nature.
- Learning new skills
At school camp, children will be exposed to a range of activities that they may not have tried before. When away from their parents, children are often more adventurous and willing to try new things.
(Melbourne Psychology Unit)
PREP OPEN MORNINGS
This term sees the start of our 2020 Prep Orientation visits and Prep Open mornings. See below for details. We encourage all our Prep parents and children for 2020 to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to visit our school and learn more about our Prep classrooms.
Yr 5 Parents Needed!
Year 5 Parents- We need a small group of Yr. 5 parents who would be willing to help with the Yr. 6 Graduation evening.
Date: Wednesday 11th December - 7-10pm. You would be required for a couple of hours on the night to serve food and drinks to the Yr.6 students and their parents. We also need a small group of Yr.5 parents to help prepare the food for the night. The food will be paid for by P and C but they would like volunteers to assist in organising. Please see Karen Ryan DP or Mia Gillies, Secretary of P and C, if interested. You can contact us via the office. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you to those parents that have already offered to help.
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!”
Children that do not wear hats are expected to be in the CSA areas during break times.
BOOKLISTS 2020
Kookaburra Educational Resources will be supplying our Student Packs for the 2020 School Year. Please note all orders take place through Kookaburra and can be ordered online or through emailing forms and payment details to Kookaburra.
Last week of swimming! Children have been swimming every Thursday and Friday for 5 weeks- a total of 10 lessons. The last day of swimming will be Friday 15th November. The swimming timetable is below for interested parents.
Thank you from Mrs Ryan
Our Vision: “To inspire students to reach their full potential in a safe, caring and educationally challenging environment.”
STEAM Visit to Pine Rivers State High School
Last Wednesday, 24 excited students from Years 3 to Year 5 participated in a challenging and fun day at Pine Rivers SHS as part of a regional initiative to extend skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics. Students were ‘physicists’ for the day, completing an investigation on Light and Shadows in the first session, followed by an investigation on Insulators after lunch. In the afternoon our ‘physicists’ investigated squishy circuits’, using special playdough as a conductor to join up circuits to power small LED lights, a fan and a buzzer.
All students are to be congratulated on their enthusiasm, persistence and exemplary behaviour. They represented their school with pride! Many thanks go to Mrs Campbell and her helpers at the high school who worked hard to prepare the resources and activities for the day, and for driving everyone to the high school and back to Dayboro.
