From the Principal’s Desk With only five weeks of school remaining for 2019, the

focus is on the many end of year activities and planning for

2020. Our last K-6 Assembly was held today with a number

of school medals presented and a very entertaining Stage

3 item. Next week our Kindergarten students will present a

nativity play at our annual Christmas church service at St

Brigid’s. This will be followed by a Thank You Morning Tea

for the many volunteers throughout the year who support

and enhance the learning of our students. We value the

contributions of these wonderful people and are extremely

grateful.

Finally don’t forget the P&C Sport Forum next Tuesday

evening commencing at 6:30pm in the school library. All

things sport will be discussed.

Enjoy your week!

Debbie Pritchard Principal

Correction of date There is an error in the Term 4 Parents Calendar that was sent home to recently. The Church Service and Thank You Morning Tea will be on Wednesday 27 November 2019. Please correct your calendars. Apologies for any inconvienience.

Assemblies There will be not be a K-2 or 3-6 assembly this week due to the whole school assembly. The next K-2 assembly will be Thursday 28 November at 2.10pm and the next 3-6 assembly will be on Friday 6 December from 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

The Department’s Revised Enrolment Policy What has changed? – Part 1: the enrolment cap The enrolment cap is the number of students that can be enrolled at a school based on the school’s permanent accommodation. The enrolment cap tells us whether the school may or may not have the capacity to accept non-local enrolments. It is not a target or limit on the number of local enrolments a school can take. Each school with a local intake area will have a cap set by the department from Term 4 2019. This applies to all the schools in Dubbo. To discuss this further, please feel free to make an appointment to meet with the Principal of your local school.

Christmas Church Service The annual Christmas Church Service will be held on Wednesday 27 November at St Brigid’s Church at Brisbane Street, at 10am. Kindergarten students will be performing at the service. All parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Thank you Morning Tea A morning tea will held at school following the Church Service. All scripture teachers and parent helpers are invited. An invitation will be sent out in the next few days.

Awards The cut off for redemption of school awards for 2019 is Friday 29 November. Any gold or silver awards awaiting presentation and any that are earned up to that date will be given out at K-2 and 3-6 assemblies. Any medals earned this year after 20 November will be held over for presentation next year. Year 6 and leaving students can continue to bring their awards in until the last week of term.

Sports Photos Dubbo Public School sports photos are now available to order. Group photos are available for the following:

District PSSA Representatives ino Cross Countryo Swimmingo Athletics

Soccer – Boys and Girls

Cricket – Boys and Girls

NetballPhotos can be viewed on the Dubbo Public School Community Portal at www.advancedlife.com.au. To access our Community Portal enter the school online code AWB 8FT ZLB at the top of the page. Group photos are $20 each. Photo orders can be made online at the above website or by obtaining an order envelope from the school office. Order envelopes must be returned to school by 26 November 2019.

School Calendars Each year calendars are sold to raise money for special projects in the school. For students in Years 1 to 6 the calendar features their own artwork, which should be completed at home. Kinder students will be using artwork they produce in class. Calendars cost $5 each. Order forms will be sent home this week. Please return orders and completed artwork to school by Friday 6 December.

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Term 4 Week 6 161 Years of Quality Education Wednesday 20 November 2019

Canteen News Next week’s Wacky Wednesday Deal is Mexican Day Nachos - corn chips with mince, cheese and sour cream with a choice of popper or water for $6.50. Please have your order to the canteen by Monday morning. Wacky Wednesday deals are not available to order on the online app.

School Student Transport Scheme Applications for 2019 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) are now open. Students who are changing Years and are remaining at the same school will not receive notification and do not need to reapply. Where a student meets the eligibility the system will automatically update their entitlement and card.

Dubbo Public School App Just a reminder to parents that the Dubbo Public School app has not been available to use since 30 June 2019 as the platform that supports our school app closed from that date. We have some exciting things planned around communication with our parents but they won't be happening until early next year. So, in the meantime, you can access the school newsletter, calendar and canteen menu through the school's website at dubbo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au or on the Dubbo Public School P & C Facebook page. Absences can either be phoned through on 6882 2399 or emailed to the school at dubbo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

Library News Please return library books!

Library borrowing will stop for the year AT THE END OF

THIS WEEK so that all library books make it back to the

library before our library stocktake in Week 9.

I have sent home lists of books that children need to return

to the library. Please have a look for these at home at

home. Check for the DUBBO PUBLIC SCHOOL barcode

inside the back cover or on the back of the book. Children

can return their books to the library before and after

school as well as at lunchtimes - you don't need to wait

until your library lesson day. Thank you to all those families

who have already returned library books.

Lost Books

Sometimes library books get lost, despite your best efforts.

If that is the case, please send a note in for Mrs Veugen

with your child (or call the office) to let us know. We don't

charge families for lost books, but we do need to know the

details so we can clear the system. Thank you for your

assistance with this.

Mangoes, Mangoes,

Mangoes

Mick and Paul’s has trays of

Kensington Pride mangoes.

Usual RRP of $45 per tray of 18

but this week only for

Dubbo Public School families and

friends - $35 per tray with $5

per tray being donated directly to

the P&C.

Available from Mick & Paul’s,

Wingewarra Street, Dubbo until

2pm Saturday 23 November 2019

Don’t forget to mention DPS!

Dream Cricket and Archery On Tuesday 2 November, 3-6O and K-6D had lots of fun at

Dream Cricket. They participated in games, like Sticky Wicket,

to brush up on their cricketing skills with the help of the Rotary

Club and students from St Johns High School. All the children

had a great time and enjoyed a delicious barbeque cooked by The

Girls Academy, Dubbo College. Dubbo College Senior Campus

students provided some fantastic lunchtime entertainment.

The Annual Christmas Carols and BBQ will be held on

Thursday 5 December from 6.30pm.

A gold coin donation would be much appreciated. Funds raised

will go towards a new sound system for our outdoor events.

Food and drinks from the BBQ will be on sale from 6pm and the

Christmas Carols will start at 6.30pm. There will be a special

visit from Santa. Glow sticks will be on sale for 50c.

Please come along and join our school community in celebrating

the Christmas season. Bring your rug and chairs.

BBQ Price List:

Steak Sandwiches $5 Drinks $2

Sausage Sandwich $3 Spiders $2

Lolly Bags $2 Donuts $1