Dundurrabin Public School Newsletter Term 4, Week 10, 2023

Principal's Message

That's a wrap!

We've hit the final week of the school year for 2023- and what an excellent year of learning we've had. I am excited to be celebrating the learning achievements of all students at our presentation assembly tomorrow evening. I look forward to acknowledging and sharing this success with our school community. 

Thank you to all teachers and support staff for your endless care and wisdom you share with our students each day. We are so fortunate to have such a vibrant and dedicated staff here at Dundurrabin PS.

My sincere thank you to all parents, carers and community members for supporting our students and small school. This year we've seen a positive shift in overall school attendance and impressive individual learning growth for all students. Everyone deserves to be proud of our achievements.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe Summer break. I look forward to leading our school in 2024 as we continue to promote learning success for all. 

Best wishes for the festive season. 

Leah Keough

Every Day Counts

Please remember to explain all days away from school. This can be done in person, by phoning the school or sending a text to the school mobile: 0411 939 188.

What's on for Term 4

• Tuesday 12 December - Presentation Night - 5.30pm
• Thursday 14 December - Clean Up and Water Fun Day
• Friday 15 December - Sawtell Surf Beach Excursion                                                                                      & last day of Term 4 

What's on for Term 1 - 2024

• Tuesday 30 January - Staff Development Day
• Wednesday 31 January - Staff Development Day
• Thursday 1 February - Students Return to School for 2024
• Monday 12 February - AGM & PC Meeting - 3.30pm

Consent Notes to be Returned

• Presentation RSVP

Farewell Year 6

This week we say goodbye to our Year 6 students, Lucy Tyler and Quill Pankhurst.

It has been a pleasure to watch you both grow from tiny Kindergarten students to bubbly Year 6 students. 

We will miss you both and wish you all the best as you venture onto high school next year. 

Non Uniform Day- Tuesday 12 December

Students may come to school tomorrow, Tuesday 12 December, in non-uniform for the day. This way uniforms will be clean for presentation evening.

Presentation Night - TOMORROW

TOMORROW - Tuesday 12 December - Everyone is welcome!

Please come along and help celebrate the achievements of our students this year! Join us for our 2023 Presentation Evening tomorrow Tuesday 12 December starting at 5.30pm.

Students are to go home after school and then return with parents/carers at 5.15pm in full school uniform (sport shirt) ready for the presentation to begin at 5.30pm.

Our students will be performing two theatrical items and receiving awards for their ongoing efforts and achievements.

Our P&C will be providing some cold meats and BBQ sausages to share. We are asking everyone to please bring a plate of finger food / salad / dessert to share after the presentation.

If you have been sent home today another RSVP, please return it with your child tomorrow morning.

Fun Clean Up & Water Play Day

Get ready to get wet! This Thursday 14 December all students are encouraged to bring their swimmers and a towel to school for a water fun day. We'll be giving our chairs and book trays a spruce up and also enjoy some water play fun.

Sawtell Beach Life Saving Surf Day

We'll be heading to Sawtell Beach RLS Club on Friday 15 December (the last day of Term 4) for a beach safety program. The day will be a fun-packed day full of sun, surf and safety.

Transport will be by Wykes bus leaving Tyringham Store at 7.50am and returning at 4pm. Thanks to the generous donation from the Dorrigo Lions Club there will be no cost to students for this excursion.

Students need to come to school dressed in their swimmers (rash shirt and hat) and either sandals or thongs. They must have a packed uniform (shirt, shorts, trousers, jumper, underwear, socks & shoes) to change into, as well as a towel to dry themselves with. All children will need to have sun protection reapplied throughout the day, so please send any special sunscreen with your child on the day. The school will provide SPF50+ sunscreen.

Students will need to pack a big recess, lunch and plenty of water.

They can catch the High School Bus run in the morning. Those students who do not catch the bus will need to be at Tyringham Store by 7.50am. Students can catch the High School Bus run home in the afternoon. Those students who do not catch the bus will need to be collected at Tyringham Shop at 4pm. 

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden News

Week 8 

In the kitchen we made vegetable sushi, waffle Okonomiyaki, a fruit platter and mini pancakes with our show winning preserves on top.

Cooking Award: Congratulations to Henry Tyler for being awesome in the kitchen.

Week 9  

In the kitchen last week we cooked pizza margherita, pasta carbonara and gingerbread biscuits and gingerbread houses.

A big thank you from Katherine for another amazing year in the kitchen. Happy Holidays!

Kindergarten Transition Program

We've had our 2024 Kindergarten students, Beth and Lachie, join us on multiple occasions in recent weeks.  Beth was very clever at cooking in the kitchen and Lachie made his very own Santa ornament.

Preschool Afternoons

We had Maisie, Angus and Chase join us for our last Preschoolers afternoon for 2023. We all had fun baking Christmas cookies and making Christmas decorations and ornaments. Stay tuned for 2024 Preschooler Afternoon dates.

End of Year Reminders

Year 6 Library Books to be Returned

Year 6 students are reminded to return any library books and bags they may have at home.

Holiday Readers

If families wish to organise home readers for the school holidays, please contact your child’s teacher.

Last Day of Term & School Holidays

This Friday 15 December is the last day of school for 2023 for students.

We will be on our Big Day Out Excursion to Sawtell Beach.

Thank you for your continued support of our small school this year. Students return to school on Thursday 1, 2024.

This is our final newsletter for 2023. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing and wonderful holiday with your family and friends.

We trust that 2024 will provide many exciting opportunities and successes for our students and school.

See you all next year!!

Share This Space

Our school is participating in Share Our Space over the coming school holidays.  Through the program, we are opening up playgrounds, ovals and sports fields for the whole community to enjoy. During the school holidays, the gates will be opened from Wednesday 20 December, 2023 to Sunday 28 January, 2024 from 8am to 5pm. Children will need to be under adult supervision and responsibility.

P&C News and Community News

Notice of AGM and P&C Meeting Monday 12 February, 2024 - 3.30pm

Notice of AGM Meeting for Dundurrabin Public School P&C – Monday 12 February - 3.30pm

Our P&C AGM will be held next year on Monday 12 February at 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome and  encouraged to attend. All positions Vacant. Membership costs $2 and will need to be paid before the AGM to allow you to vote.

This will be followed by our first P&C Meeting for 2024. We would like to have as many people as possible attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to find out about and get involved with what is happening within the school. Please come along and enjoy a relaxed friendly gathering. 

P&C Street Stall

A special shout out to our P&C team for this amazing street stall in Dorrigo last week. We hope all shoppers enjoyed their treats.

P&C Christmas Raffle

Please ensure tickets and money are returned to school by tomorrow, ready to be drawn at our Presentation Night tomorrow.  Remember "You have to be in it to win it".