Dubbo South Public School Respect, Care, Cooperation & Responsibility

From Sharon’s Desk We will be acknowledging Sorry Day-Reconciliation Week at school this week. An important time to talk and learn about these issues and historical events; the 1967 Referendum and of course where we are along the journey of reconciliation. A school assembly will be held this Friday with our Aboriginal dance group performing with Tye Gordon. You are very welcome to come along, commencing at 9.40am. NAPLAN has finished for this year. Our school was involved with NAPLAN online and although it created some challenges and organisation for staff, overall for students, all ran smoothly. We will wait for results which should be through by the end of the term. School Uniform is to be worn at all times whilst at school. At this time with a very cool change students must have school jumpers on for warmth. These can be purchased from the uniform shop. A uniform pool also exists so that all students are dressed correctly and affordably. Lost property is building up at the moment. Students take their jumpers and hats off whilst in the playground—most have no names. All lost property has been organised into boxes out the front of The Shed. If you are going through these boxes, please return all gear to the appropriate box. Label all gear at school—jumpers, hats, drink bottles etc. All of this equipment and clothing is costing you money. If labelled they can be returned! Help us help you! Reminder that all food at school must be chopped (if required) before they get to school. There is no room for students being sent to school with sharp implements (knives) to cut up the food. All food should be cut up in plastic containers labelled with students names on them. As parents, please check your child has their appropriate gear in their school bags. Safe environments are a necessity at school. Annual School Report has now been completed and published on our school website for 2018. This document provides you with a detailed account on what programs have run at Dubbo South Public School in line with meeting our goals in our School Plan. Please have a look. The NAPLAN results from 2018 held up the document from being published earlier.

Congratulations to Millie Sutcliffe, Addison Rufus and Charlotte Redding who were chosen for the District Netball Team. Well Done!! Have a good week. Sharon Murray, Principal.

Email: dubbosouth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Week 5 28th May 2019

Important Dates

Friday 31st May Reconciliation Week Assembly 9.40am in the Hall

All welcome Boys & Girls Soccer vs Wellington

Tuesday 4th June Photo Catch-up Day

Wednesday 5th June District Cross Country

P&C meeting 6.30pm in The Shed Thursday 6th June

AECG Meeting 1.30pm at St Mary’s

Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) Congratulations to Emily Lousick who has completed her reading challenge for 2019. Emily is a consistent borrower who just loves reading.

Borrowing We have some fabulous new books ready for borrowing. Some have already been borrowed during the week. There are only a few Stage 3 students borrowing regularly. Even if students are not attempting the PRC they should still be borrowing on a regular basis and reading daily. Stage 3 students have been enjoying our book study unit this term. So far we have looked at illustrations and characters and how an author conveys messages. This week we studied characters and ideas in books by Bob Graham. We discussed the book “Silver Buttons”. Angus and Cooper enjoying the soft furniture and the book “Rose meets Mr Wintergarten” by Bob Graham.

National Simultaneous Storytime It is estimated that over 1 million children in Australia and New Zealand listened to the story “Alpacas with Maracas” on Wednesday. Some of our classes enjoyed participating in the National Simultaneous story time activity. Kindergarten Purple visited the library for their weekly lesson. They played maracas to different songs and danced around. They then listened to the story being read by Matt Cosgrave (author and illustrator). Enjoy your week! Sue Buttrey Teacher Librarian

Debating Today the debating team, “The Blue Ollies” went on an excursion to Dubbo West Public School. Our debate topic was “Bullies should not be named at school assemblies”. We were faced with a challenge. We worked hard, tried our best and won. It was tough as it was a very close debate. We had fun. Hannah Segelov and Charlotte Newby

Canteen Winter $5 Meal Deals Monday: Home-made spaghetti pasta Tuesday: Toasted sandwiches– cheese, ham and cheese, ham, cheese and tomato. Wednesday: Home-made pizzas—cheese, ham and cheese or ham and pineapple. Thursday: Home-made fried rice (no egg) Friday: Home-made butter chicken & rice. Each meal comes with a FREE apple or orange popper and a FREE packet of Jatz minis.

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Wednesday 29th May Jackie Gravitis

Thursday 30th May Jenny Dickson

Friday 31st May Michelle Hangan

Monday 3rd June Volunteer Required

Tuesday 4th June Sangeeta Choudhury

Please remember that our new Dalton Street garden area will be closed until the

plants have had a chance to establish.

School fees for 2019 are now due at

$30 per student.

Payable at the office or online.

Dubbo Eisteddfod 4L will be competing in the Percussion section of the Dubbo Eisteddfod with Mrs Heaslip on 3rd June. Our Stage 2 and 3 dance groups are busily dancing in the hall with Mrs Farrell in preparation for their section on 11th June. Permission notes have been issued to the students who are participating.

Cross Country Dubbo South Primary School had their cross country trials on Tuesday the 21st of May. The weather was beautiful for students to get out and participate in the activity. All students participated, some students were very competitive and completed the course with ease and times that were very quick. While others enjoyed casually walking the track soaking up the sun. The top four place getters from each age group will be selected to trial at District on June 5th at Geurie Race Course. All competitors will catch the bus out there and parents are welcome and encouraged to support your child and Dubbo South Public School. The following students will represent Dubbo South Public School at the carnival: Denim Auld, Lachlan Ney, Justin Baxter, Jack Warner, Reserve: James Turner, Phoebe Ryan, Joely Bruce, Sahara Lemon, Ollie Druitt, Reserve: Ella Bowen, Logan Johnson, Zac Seymour, Hamish Waghorn, Cooper Giddings, Zac Harding, Reserve: Alex Price, Millie Sutcliffe, Tiffany Moloney, Likiah Nolan, Tayla Mongan, Reserve: Lakeah Nolan, Fynn Auld, Kobe Auld, Logan Auld, Cameron Healey, Reserve: Jack Patterson, Matilda Medlin, Emily Petrova, Natalie Petrova, Lucy Stewart, Reserve: Matilda Prince, Naite Auld, Lachlan Fogg, Harry Mongon, Hunter Payne, Reserve: Hudson Rufus, Matilda Marchant, Maddison Ireland, Amarni Hardisty, Lucy Turner, Reserve: Bella Waters.

Kindergarten News Growth Mindset Kindergarten word of the week is ‘teamwork’. Teamwork is defined as the combined action of a group. The actions of a group can determine how successful a team will be. If all members of the team have a growth mindset, the team will be more likely to work together as well as to support and celebrate individual’s learning journeys and achievements. Show Excursion Kindergarten students enjoyed a fabulous day out at the Dubbo Show on Friday the 24th of May. It was a beautiful, sunny day to wander around the pavilion and view students artworks, to take in the sights of side show alley and to watch some interesting characters. Students also enjoyed getting up close with the baby animals and even having the opportunity to hold and touch them. All of Kindergarten would like to say a big thankyou to all of our parent helpers on the day and for coming along to join in on the fun with us! Morning Routines Please remember that any student arriving to school before the 9am bell needs to wait at the blue wall/canteen area. This includes any students who are with an adult. We have a number of students who have been waiting in the Kindergarten area. This area is not supervised until the 9am bell goes. Thank you for your support and cooperation in keeping students safe.

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Positive Behaviour for Learning This term in PBL classes will begin Unit 6 of the BounceBack program. Lessons will focus on healthy relationships and making new friends. Congratulations to Stage One on earning your whole Stage Celebration on Friday.