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Principal's News
Dysart SS School Rules
Administration News
Before School and After School Procedures
Dysart State School 2015 Learning Focus
P&C News
Tuckshop News
Student Absences
Upcoming School Camps
Future Schooling Survey
NAPLAN
School Crossing Supervisor
Foster Carer Recruitment
School Zone Safety
Important Dates
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Principal's News
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Improvement Agenda – Literacy and Numeracy through NAPLAN
From our recent data reviews undertaken in Week Five we have taken steps to clarify how
we approach NAPLAN. As the testing items are derived from the Australian Curriculum, our
units of work are aligned with NAPLAN content. In simple terms the tasks on the tests are
based on current student learning. With the CQ3S Data tool teachers have been identifying
where students have responded correctly and where they gave an incorrect or nil response.
If the lead up to NAPLAN is managed correctly and targeted support is given to all students –
including the more able, NAPLAN can be an exciting challenge. It should not be something to
be feared or the source of undue anxiety. This much depends on the way the adults speak
with children about NAPLAN. I do not support putting children under serious pressure to
perform. However, if it is treated and viewed as a challenge to reach new heights in learning
then it can have some real benefit for the students. It’s all in how the right context is created.
Friday Fun Facts
Friday Fun Facts (renamed) continue to improve. Class percentages are trending in the right
direction. It is an expectation within the Australian Curriculum that the majority of students
can recall the basic facts (up to 10x with associated division facts) by the end of Year Four. I
expect we will reach this goal in 2015. Year Three averaged 73% in Week 8 which suggests
our progress is on track.
School Playground and Facilities
My thanks to all who have assisted with getting our playgrounds back in order. Thanks also
to Mrs Mallinson and Mrs Nolan-Munns for working on a submission for new equipment.
Hopefully, this will be successful as the Year Three students are lobbying strongly for a
suitable playground for them to use.
We have been advised that B Block will be painted over the Easter Vacation and that the old
building near the Tuckshop will be removed. Our school will be looking very smart indeed
when these projects are completed.
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
Recent reviews by the Regional Coach, Janelle Dickson indicated that the school has made
a successful attempt to embed the project across the school. Our SWPBS Committee
remains active and continues to promote positive behaviour approaches, including the Dysart
Dynamos.
Address :
4 Garnham Drive, DYSART,
QLD, Australia, 4745
Phone :
(07) 4941 1555
Email :
newsletter@dysartss.eq.edu.au
Web :
https://dysartss.eq.edu.au
Absentee
line :
absences@dysartss.eq.edu.au
School Cross Country
It is anticipated that we will hold our school cross country event on Thursday 23 April.
Hopefully, the weather will have cooled by that time.
2015 ANZAC Ceremony
Our school has accepted an invitation from the High School to participate in the 100th ANZAC
Commemoration arrangements, at the end of Week One in Term Two. We will participate as
we have in past years and further details will be provided immediately after the Easter
Vacation.
Easter Vacation
As this is the last newsletter prior to the holidays I wish to thank everyone for assisting me
and the staff this term. Personally, I have found Term One very rewarding and working with
the students has been most enjoyable. We are also saying a reluctant farewell to Mrs Leanne
Hutley and her family, as they move on to new and exciting opportunities. Leanne has been a
pleasure to work with and I will miss her presence in the office.
Finally, I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break. Take care!
Gary Flower
Principal
Dysart SS School Rules
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Dysart SS School Rules
I am a Learner
I am Friendly
I am Safe
Administration News
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Administration Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8am – 3pm
PLEASE NOTE: Cash & Cheque will only be accepted on Friday mornings between 8AM and 10AM. Please do
not send cash with children on other days. Payment by EFT is preferred and accepted anytime.
Change of Details
It is extremely important that you update any changes in details with the office as soon as possible. This
includes change of address, phone number and also more importantly emergency contacts for your
child/ren. If your details have changed can you please contact the office in person, via email or phone.
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Absences
If your child/ren are away or going to be away it is essential that you inform the office via telephone or email
on absences@dysartss.eq.edu.au and include a note in the KIT book to inform their teacher. The office will follow up on any unexplained absences on a weekly basis via telephone.
Before School and After School Procedures
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Before School
There is no supervision provided by the school between 8:00am and 8:20am. Parents are responsible for their
children during this time. Classes welcome students at 8:20am.
If a student arrives at school prior to 8am they must sit in the office.
At 8am, a bell will ring in which they can sit at the tables outside of the Tuckshop, or be in an allocated
undercover area. Area B (Yr 5-6), Area C (P-4). In these areas they are to sit for friendly chatter or play
handball.
No footballs or larger balls are allowed before school. Tiggy is not a game to be played before school. Playing
on the playgrounds is inappropriate before school.
Students should not be riding around the school grounds on bikes or scooters – once students arrive, they
should go to the bike racks (preferably chained).
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After School Procedures
There is no supervision provided by the school after 2:25pm. Parents are responsible for their children from
this time forth.
At 2:25pm –Bell will ring for end of school day. Students are to leave the school grounds.
2.40pm – Students should have departed from school grounds, unless with a ‘teaching’ parent or at your
child’s dancing lessons, then they must be with parent/guardian.
Running around the school grounds, playing in gardens or undercover area is not appropriate.
Students should not be riding around the school grounds on bikes or scooters.
School Grounds are out of bounds after school hours and consequences may occur by Admin or Police if
offenders repeat. This entails weekends & school holidays. Anyone that is in school grounds (out of school
hours) – must have Principal Approval in writing.
We also discourage parents or guardians bringing pets to school to collect their children. Your pet may be
very gentle but around other children an incident may occur. Some children also have a ‘fear’ of other
animals and bringing them to school can frighten them. Please leave all pets at home.
Dysart State School 2015 Learning Focus
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Dysart State School 2015 Learning Focus
P&C News
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Treasurer Position
The position of Treasurer on the P&C is available. For further information please contact Kate on 0450 535
159 to discuss.
Working Bee
The school held a working bee and the grounds look amazing. A big "Thank You" to all those involved.
Meeting -AGM
The AGM was held on Monday 23rd March which was quite successful.
Picture Products
The picture products are due back in the first week of Term 2.
Fundraising Ideas
A brainstorming session is being held on Monday 30th March at the Country Roads Motor Inn. All are
welcome to come along and discuss different fundraising ideas for the P&C for 2015.
We wish everybody a safe and happy break.
Tuckshop News
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The Tuckshop is open for 1st break ONLY on MONDAYS - THURSDAYS, this means there
will be no hot food available to order for second break. Cold food/drinks and snacks can still be ordered this
just means they will be taken back to the classrooms at 10.40am when 1st break is collected. All classrooms
are equipped with fridges to store the food till second break.
The Tuckshop will still be open both 1st and 2nd breaks on FRIDAYS as this is our biggest day of the week,
and the normal menu will be available for both breaks.
Our tuckshop is in need of volunteers. If you can spare anytime during the week can you please let your
classroom teacher know your availability and contact details. This information will be forwarded to the
tuckshop convenor.
The Tuckshop has reusable bags available to purchase for $10/bag and also sells prep printed brown paper
bags $2 for 20 bags.
It is essential that the order forms are completed with all of the information included. The information
required is:
* Name
* Class
* Teacher Name
* Break Number
* Total value of order
* Total of money in the bag and total change required
There are to be no staples or sticky tape used on the bags.
** If you are paying for more than one student's order it is also necessary to include the following
information:* Name of additional student
* Class of additional student
* Total of additional student order
Parents are welcome to pay at the Tuckshop counter which is open from 8.30am daily.
Meal Deals
Meal Deals are available for all non packaged items or burgers. The burgers are $6.00 by themselves and
therefore a meal deal would cost $10.00.
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Tuckshop Menu
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Dysart State School Tuckshop Menu
Student Absences
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Please be aware that all absences are to be emailed to absences@dysartss.eq.edu.au or phoned through to the
office on 4941 1555 effective immediately.
Upcoming School Camps
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School camp is fast approaching and students are getting excited. This year the Year 5 students will be going
to Capricorn Caves and the Year 6 students to Maranatha.
Letters for the respective camps have now been sent home with the students. Payment of the deposit for both
Year 5 and Year 6 camps are due by 2nd April with no payments accepted after this date. Confirmation of the
final costing and invoices will be issued in early Term 2.
Should you wish to arrange a payment plan please contact the Office to discuss with the BSM.
The expression of interest for the Year 4 camp is also due back on the 2nd April with no forms accepted after
this date.
Future Schooling Survey
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Please note that the survey will close on Tuesday 31st March and it is important for everybody to have their
input. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Have your say about the future of our school by accessing the Online Survey here at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DYSARTSCHOOLS Emails regarding your thoughts on the proposed changes can be sent to dysartconsultation@dete.qld.gov.au
NAPLAN
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NAPLAN will be held 12-14 May, 2015 for Year 3 and Year 5 students. Breakfast will be provided for those
students doing NAPLAN at school so arrive on time!
School Crossing Supervisor
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School Crossing Supervisor Job Description
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School Crossing Supervisor Job Description
Foster Carer Recruitment
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Care Pathways is a not-for-profit organisation which is dedicated to providing care and support to families,
the elderly and people in need.
Churches of Christ Care Pathways Mackay/Whitsunday is actively seeking to recruit foster carers in the
Mackay/Whitsunday area to care for our community’s children.
If you would like any additional information or have any questions, please contact Theresa Gothorp-Ellul on
4953 5097 or you can visit care.cofcqld.com.au to find out more about Care Pathways and the services they
provide.
School Zone Safety
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School zone times have been standardised in Queensland to help motorists remember when to slow down
during the set down hours. Please be aware of the school zone areas and in particular that cars are not to
park in the no standing zones or perform U-turns on the double white lines. It is essential that the
crossing supervisors have a clear and unobstructed view for the safety of the children.
Please note that parking or stopping in a bus zone is not permitted unless you are driving a bus. Parking
and stopping rules apply at all times unless the signed area lets you know otherwise. The designated
marked bus zones are not stop, drop and go zone and therefore signage must obeyed at all times. You
may receive a fine if you commit such offences.
It is important to remember to follow the instructions of the crossing staff whilst manning the crossing and
please do not walk across if they have not blown the whistle.
Important Dates
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31 Mar Future Schooling Consultation Online Survey closes
31 Mar CH Rugby League Trials - Clermont
2 Apr Incentive Session for Term 1 at the pool
2 Apr Deposit Due Yr 5 & 6 Camps
2 Apr Yr 4 Camp forms due back
3 Apr Good Friday
6 Apr Easter Monday
7 Apr-19 Apr School Holidays
20 Apr School Resumes
25 Apr ANZAC Day
12-14 May NAPLAN yr 3 & 5
18-22 May Yr 6 Camp to Maranatha
18-22 May Y5 5 Camp to Capricorn Caves
Next Issue
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Closing date for next newsletter
20 April 2015
Please email contributions to admin@dysartss.eq.edu.au