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Dear Parents and Caregivers
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 2017 – 30 June 2018, 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 at http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/catchment/ 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.
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.
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.
Garry Drummond
Principal
Dear Families and Friends
On Wednesday 25th May we participated in National Simultaneous Story Time day. The book chosen this year was The Family Tree written by Josh Pyke, who also happens to be a well-known musician. Children across Australia were all read this book at the same time and then were involved in activities afterwards. Our children were entertained at the hall with activities and a special reading of the book. A special thanks to Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Hetherington for organising this special day.
On Friday 20th May we also held our annual event “Under 8’s day”
The Prep -2 students, many assisted by their wonderful parents, spent the morning doing a range of fun activities that supported the theme of Under 8’s week across Australia this year “Play in a Changing World.” We certainly did this with the weather finally clearing a bit for the day. A big thank you to our local Kindy groups, Helping Hands, our Fire and Rescue services, and Sgt Ken for helping to make the day very special also.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Yates and our Instrumental Band students. They competed at Fanfare, a regional competition held at North Lakes State College. Even though we are a small band and have only been working with Mr Yates for a short time, they still received a bronze award for their efforts. Well done team. Now….onwards and upwards!! A big thank you also to Ms Clark for embroidering our new white shirts with the band logo. They looked amazing.
Thank you Mrs Ryan!
Our Vision: “To inspire students to reach their full potential in a safe, caring and educationally challenging environment.”
Change to Report Card Format
Dear Parents / Carers,
At the end of this semester you will see that this year’s report card formatting is slightly different to what it has been in the past.
This year you will see an achievement and effort rating only for your child.
At the end of the report card there will be a behaviour comment as well as an overall comment encompassing your child’s academic progress.
If you have any questions about your child’s progress after receiving the report card, please contact your child’s teacher.
An e-mail will be sent to parents prior to report cards, reminding you of your child’s term overviews which outline what curriculum was taught throughout the semester in each learning area.
If you have any questions at all about these changes, please email me: dmath9@eq.edu.au
Thank you
Dee Mathiesen
Acting Head of Department – Curriculum
After school sports
AFL is running on Mondays 3:20-4:20 up to and including the final week of term, for P-6.
Baseball is running on Wednesdays 3:10-4:10 up to and including the final week of term, for yr 3-6.
Upcoming District Trials
Rugby League trials for 11-12 yr girls is on 12/7/22. An Expression of Interest form is on the sports noticeboard for capable students.
Catching and Throwing practise for P-2 students
All P-2 classes are practising their ball skills this term with 2 handed catching, rolling, underarm throwing, bounce passing (Prep) and chest passing (yr 1-2) the focus. Families can practise these skills at home with large soft balls, beanbags and rolled up socks. Catching cues – look at the ball, palms towards the ball, spread the fingers, reach for the ball and pull it in. Rolling cues – toes towards target, look at target, big step with opposite, bend knee and roll, back heel up. Throwing cues – look at target, toes to target, small step with opposite leg, back heel lifts. If underarm throwing or rolling the arms remain straight and swing from back to front before release. If chest passing or bounce passing ball begins at chest, below the collar.
Clare Marks
HPE Specialist
Good Afternoon Parents and Caregivers
Vacation care bookings are now open. Children will need to be enrolled in the service prior to bookings being made (see below for how to do this). These holidays we are venturing to laserzone on the 30th June and ten pin bowling on the 5th July. Incursions are both self-guided: teddy bear making and creating a favourites science box.
Please remember to bring a jumper for the cooler mornings and afternoons. We will be transitioning inside sooner than usual as the weather continues to cool down.
If your child/ren will be absent from a session, please ensure they are marked absent on the iparent portal. This is done under the bookings tab by selecting the date/session and clicking the red x on the right. Please see one of our educators for support if you are experiencing issues making or managing your bookings. Failure to notify us of absences in after school care means educators are having to search for children and a no-show fee may be applied to your account. A reminder that bookings with less than 24hrs will need to be made via contacting the service on 0459 991 697.
Looking to join in on the fun? Enrolling your child/ren is easy and there are no enrolment fees. Visit www.helpinghandsnetwork.com.au , click 'How to enrol’ on the right-hand side of the page, and follow the steps. When this is submitted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to support the finalisation of your enrolment and initial bookings. If you have any issues, please contact Jenny or Katie at the service on 0459 991 697 or our customer accounts team on 1300 612 462.
