Dear Parents and Caregivers

Our school says 'Bullying. No Way!' on the National Day of Action

On Friday 15 March, our school will be taking a stand together on the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. 

The National Day is an annual event for Australian schools where school communities across the nation stand as one against bullying and violence.
Dayboro State School is dedicated to creating safe and supportive school environments, free from bullying, harassment and violence.

Together, we can send clear messages to young people that bullying and violence, in or outside the classroom, are not okay at any time.

Our School is planning an “Orange Day” on Friday 15 March. We are inviting all our students and school community to wear something Orange to signify the importance of this day.

We will keep you informed about our plans and activities to celebrate the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence on Friday 15 March. Please note the date in your diaries.

Free Dress Day – Friday March 8 – Townsville Flood Appeal

Dayboro State School is pleased to support the Red Cross Appeal for the victims of the Townsville Flood Disaster by holding a free dress day for students on Friday 8 March.

Students are welcome to come in free dress for the cost of a gold coin which will be forwarded to assist the people of Townsville.

Prep Information – 2020

We are already receiving enquiries about our Prep program for 2020. 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 28 August at 9.30am in our School Hall.  This will be followed up with Prep interviews for all newly enrolled students from 14-18 October and a Prep Orientation Day on Tuesday 12 November.

If you have a child born between 1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015, he/she is eligible for Prep enrolment at Dayboro State School in 2019. Please note that Dayboro State School has an Enrolment Management Plan in place – please check at http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/catchment/ for further information.

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 2020.

P&C AGM Meeting

The P&C AGM will be held on Monday 11 March at 6.30pm in the school staffroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for our new families to become involved in our great school and be part of the decision making process. All welcome to attend.

Dear Families and Friends

Well, we are almost halfway through the term and the children have certainly been working hard on their learning goals! Below are 5 key questions you could ask your child about their progress or day at school:

1. What did you learn today?
2. How did you do?
3. What did you do if you didn’t understand?
4. How can you improve on your learning?
5. What are you most proud of?

The last question is particularly empowering and will help your child reflect on their successes and achievements throughout the day and term.

Student Leaders

Last Monday we recognised our School Leaders and Student Councillors at our Student Leader Induction and Badge Assembly.  Thank you to the parents and community members who provided food for the Morning Tea afterwards. It was a marvellous spread!

  I am always reminded at this special event of the following quote “that leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example.” Having worked closely already with our School Leaders I feel very confident that they will steer and guide our students well in 2019. 

CLICK HERE for more information on the Halogen Young Leaders Day Event

As part of our Leadership program we are again fortunate to be able to send 15 Yr 6 leaders to attend the National Young Leaders Day this Friday. Thank you staff and parents for supporting this day! Student Leaders from schools all around Brisbane will be attending this day and our leaders will be given the opportunity to network and learn from each other. There are also a variety of guest speakers such as Cate Campbell and Coen Ashton, as part of the program and hopefully our students will be inspired by their journeys and speeches. Finally, best of luck to all our leaders!  May you have a productive and rewarding year in your roles.

Thank you from Mrs Ryan.

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

• We also ask that parents remind their children of the arrangements for pick-ups in the afternoon. We have had quite a few children not sure of how they are getting home in the afternoons. While they are still getting into routines it helps if you give them a reminder in the mornings of how they will be getting home and where to meet. 
• Also a BIG reminder to send plastic/ metal drink bottles only to school. Some children are still bringing glass bottles and we have had some accidentally dropped on the concrete. They shatter and glass is spread everywhere causing a safety concern for other students and staff.
• Please when ringing in your child’s absences remember to give a reason for absence.  We are required to enter a reason for absence on our rolls.

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Instrumental Music Program 

All students who are participating in the Instrumental Music Program have been invoiced for either one or two items:

• Instrumental Music Program: $60
• Instrumental Music Program, Instrument Hire: $120

Parents are requested to pay invoices as soon as possible. If you are experiencing any struggles with paying for invoices, please contact me as soon as possible to arrange a payment plan.

Voluntary Contributions

By participating in the Voluntary Financial Contribution Scheme, Dayboro SS is able to provide classroom resources, home readers and other consumables to enhance learning activities for Literary, Numeracy, Science, Art and Technology.

 The costs involved in the Voluntary Financial Contributions are:

• $50 per student; or
• $100 per family of two or more enrolled students.

Proceeds raised through the Voluntary Financial Contribution Scheme will benefit all students, so we encourage parents to participate in the scheme.

The Voluntary Financial Contribution Scheme is approved by the P&C each year, and is aligned to the Department of Education policy requirements.

Payments can be made from the following methods:

• Online payments - BPOINT

Click here for a direct link to BPOINT. 

• Paying by phone.

If you do not wish to process payments online, you are able to pay by phone using a credit/debit card via BPOINT 1300 631 073.

Please quote the CRN and invoice number below. 

• Paying in person.

You can pay in person at the Dayboro State School Administration using EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard or cash*. 

*Please note, to provide safety to our students and staff in carrying money through the school grounds and community, we are progressing towards becoming a cashless school. Payments made via BPOINT, phone or EFTPOS are encouraged over using cash.

Dayboro SS is heading towards a cashless school

To continue to provide safety to our students and staff in carrying money through the school grounds and community, we are progressing towards becoming a cashless school. 

To pay for excursions in the school, payments can be made in the following ways:

Paying in person

• EFTPOS can be used in the school office, between the hours of 8am and 3:30pm. 

Online payments via BPOINT.

• BPOINT can be accessed via the web by clicking the link on the bottom of the tax invoice
• You will need to use your student’s Customer Reference Number CRN (11 digits) which can be found on the bottom left hand side of your tax invoice
• To ensure that you payment is correctly allocated enter the Invoice Number that you are paying from the tax invoice. This can be found on the upper right hand side of your tax invoice. 

Paying by Phone – BPOINT IVR (Interactive Voice Response) – payment by credit/debit card

• Telephone 1300 631 073 (24 hour service)
• Enter your Customer Reference Number, Invoice Number, Amount and Card Details

Please note, the school cannot accept over the phone payments any longer. To pay over the phone, parents must contact the above number. 

• Payment by Internet Banking – Direct payment via internet banking
• BSB number: 064-164
• Account Number: 10126617
• Bank Account Name: Dayboro State School
• Important information – please record Invoice Number and Student’s Name in the reference section when processing payment through internet banking. 

Cash is still accepted in the office, however the above payment methods are encouraged over the use of cash. Please note: Correct change must be given as we cannot provide change.

Please note – this does not include the Tuckshop or Uniform Shop. As they are run by the P&C, the school cannot accept online or phone payments for these two areas. 

Financial Hardship

If you are experiencing any struggles with paying for invoices, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 3425 6111 or via email cingh6@eq.edu.au to arrange a payment plan. 

Payment plans are designed to give parents the opportunity to pay-off any invoices they have. Dayboro SS does not wish for any student to miss out on any opportunity due to financial concerns.  

Kind regards,

Clare Ingham
Business Manager

Microsoft Office Free For Students

Information Technology

Microsoft Office for Students (It's free!)

The Queensland Department of Education have secured a deal so that Microsoft Office 365 for Students is available to install at home on up to five devices for free.

Instructions to install the Microsoft Office applications for Windows or Mac is available in the pdf documents linked below.

To install Microsoft Office on Apple iOS or Android: - 

To install the Microsoft Office applications on an iPad or Android device just go to the App Store on your device and search for the desired Microsoft Application and install it. e.g. search for Microsoft Word, then select the install option.

Please note: A current Education Queensland student MIS account ID and password will be required to complete this process. If your child does not know their school login, then please contact the school for details.

Brett Cornford

IT Technician

Regards

Judy Herman

Guidance Officer

Term 1 is well under way with choir rehearsals and we have a huge junior choir this year. It is going to be an exciting year.

A few reminders for choir students.

♫ Weekly attendance at rehearsals (when required), with all equipment (music and pencil).

♫ Prompt arrival at rehearsals. Choir students wait on the Music Room verandah, quietly.

♫ Weekly practice of music as required by conductor.

♫ Attendance at ALL performances, during and outside of school hours, including excursions.

♫ Observance of good rehearsal and performance etiquette.

♫ Absence from Rehearsals: If a student is absent from school due to illness, this will be relayed to the Choir Teacher and no note is required. However, if a student is at school, they should attend rehearsal. If a student becomes ill during the day/rehearsal, they will be sent to the sick room as per normal school policy. Students who are unable to sing or play for any reason should bring a note from a parent/caregiver to that effect and where possible sit in on the rehearsal, so that no important information is missed.

♫ Difficulties and conflicting commitments can always be negotiated with the relevant teachers and the Principal or Deputy Principal. We are always willing to seek a solution. If you do not tell us, we do not know.

Choir Uniforms

Little Dayboro Voices – Formal school uniform, black shoes

The Dayboro Voices - Choir shirt available from the uniform shop, black dress pants (not jeans)

All students must have their hair neat and out of their face. Hair ties/accessories need to be black or white in colour.

Students in the Music Program will be required to wear full Music Program uniform for performances and excursions outside of school. Parents/Caregivers will be advised of any other uniform details when required.

Choir Ensemble Rehearsal Times

♫ Dayboro Voices - (Years 4 to 6)

♫ Little Dayboro Voices – (Years 1 to 3)

Upcoming performances

Harmony Day Assembly– Monday 18^th March

Both choirs will perform a song they have been practising at the end of term, dates to be advised.

ANZAC Day Term 2, community and school performances.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Dayboro’s Arts program

Janet Almond Classroom Music teacher and Choir Conductor

Pine Rivers District Trial Dates

Week 6

• Monday 4^th March 2019: 10-12 YRS Boys & Girls Hockey

Week 7

• Monday 11^th March 2019: 12 YRS Girls Netball
• Tuesday 12^th March 2019: 10-12 YRS Rugby League
• Wednesday 13^th March 2019: 10-12 YRS Girls Soccer
• Thursday 14^th March 2019: 10-12 YRS Boys & Girls Touch Football

Week 10

• Friday 5^th April 2019: 10-12 YRS Cross Country

Each year the Pine Rivers District run sporting trials to select students for a District Team. The trials are often for 10-12 year olds but some will only be for 11-12 year olds. Competition levels are high, so we recommend that only students who participate in a club at a high level nominate. A maximum of 3 students per school are able to attend. Most of these trials are held in term 1 with a few more in term 2. The information for each trial only comes out a week or so in advance and with me only working 2 days a week, it’s important that you and your child are paying attention to when these trials are on. I have included current district sporting trials and the dates below.  I suggest you take note of the trials relevant to your child/ren. This information will be displayed on the whiteboard/corkboard in the CSA and in the newsletter during the fortnight prior to the trial. Occasionally the dates for the trials will change. We will inform you through the newsletter.

Sport Carnivals

Cross Country

This year our School Fun Run will be held on Tuesday 18^th June, which is in week 9 of term 2. This is a whole school event with students from Prep to Grade 6 participating and supporting one another. Students aged 10-12 years old this year (born 2007-2009) who are wishing to be selected for the School Cross Country team MUST attend the weekly Cross Country training sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at first break. Because the District Cross Country Trials are before our school carnival, these training sessions will be used to not only prepare them for running long distances, but also to determine who is suitable to compete at the district trials. Other students in Grades 3-6 who do not want to go to districts but are looking for some fun and fitness are also welcome to join us. Permission slips for these training sessions can be collected from either a classroom teacher or Mrs Braun. In the event of wet weather, training will be cancelled and students notified on the day. Any students that do choir on a Monday but would still like to be selected for the School Cross Country team, are encouraged to come to training, but on Wednesday and Friday when choir isn’t on.

Athletics

Our Senior Athletics Carnival which is for all students in Grades 3-6 will be held on Tuesday 26^th March, in week 9 this term. Normally the senior carnival is held in term two, however, it has been moved forward this year given the district trials for Athletics will be in week 3 of term 2. By moving the Senior Carnival forward it will allow time for a school Athletics team to be selected, using results from the carnival and paperwork sent home with those students who qualify. In preparation for this carnival, students in Grades 3-6 are doing an Athletics unit for PE this term. Already they have learnt and/or revised how to do a standing start and Shot Put. Over the coming weeks, students will also do Discus, High Jump, Long jump and a crouch start.

PE Class of the Week

This week the PE trophy and award goes to 3M for taking on board feedback and improving their effort and behaviour, greatly. This was wonderful to see and a great way to start the day, being the first to do PE. Keep up the good work and you might be rewarded the trophy again. Congratulations 3M!

Mrs Julie Braun
Physical Education Teacher (Monday & Tuesday)

DISTRICT SWIMMING TRIALS SUCCESS!

Wednesday 20^th February proved to be a successful day for our school swimming team.  All children participated well, enjoyed the day and represented our school with pride.  Well done to all the Dayboro children for your efforts on the day!  Of the seven children who swam on the day, three have managed to qualify for the Metropolitan North Regional Swimming Championships to be held at the Lawnton Pool tomorrow.  Congratulations to Carla B, Georgia K and Cruz A for this achievement; we wish you all the very best for your races.

A big thank-you also must go to the parents and Chappy Cam for being there and for your help with the general supervision of our team at the pool.  You all certainly helped to contribute to the success of the day.

Alison Taylor

Tuckshop Convenor

The Banking Team

What’s been happening at Helping Hands this week?

Children this week have been participating in some exciting activities this week, including assorted group games in the morning, basketball, soccer, building sandcastles in the sandpit, hula hooping and netball. Our morning children have been testing their problem-solving skills with a daily game of ‘I Spy’ with the team, and children have participated in various arts and crafts that are now proudly displayed within the house. Our younger children have been getting into dancing and singing along to their favourite songs with the team and their peers. This has shown increased confidence within Helping Hands Dayboro.

Our homework club has been prospering well this week with many children joining in to complete their homework with the support of peers and educators between 4:30-5pm Monday-Thursdays. If you would like your child/ren to participate in this, please let one of our friendly team know.

In other news, bookings for April vacation care are now open!! Children must be enrolled with Helping Hands prior to attending. This can be done by logging onto helpinghandsnetwork.com.au, clicking register, and then clicking Dayboro State School and following the prompts. The same procedure can be done to access before and after school care bookings. If you would like a copy of the vacation care program to see what exciting activities are happening on which days, please contact the service on 0459 991 697 and we can organise a copy for you.

In the event of potential wet weather next week, please ensure your child/ren have a jumper in their bag in case they get cold.

If your child/ren are absent from school or collected early, please note that the service needs to be notified. This can be done via text message, call or marking your child/ren absent on the parent portal by clicking on the red x under the bookings tab. If there are any issues with your iParent Portal regarding bookings, feel free to contact the service and we can arrange a time to support you through this or our accounts team on 1300 612 462.

From the team, have a great week!

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