Dundurrabin Public School Newsletter Term 3, Week 8 2024

Principal's Message

Welcome to week 8. We've certainly had a flurry of proud moments recently where our students are demonstrating their love of learning and willingness to try new things.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Camp 2024

Hunter and Mr Williamson had a blast at the deaf and hard of hearing camp last Wednesday. This camp is a wonderful opportunity to support, inspire and connect deaf and hard of hearing children. Be sure to check out Mr Williamson's report and photos further in today's newsletter.

North Coast Athletics 

Congratulations to Nikita for a wonderful day of competition at the North Coast Athletics Carnival on Friday. We are awaiting her results to see if she has progressed to the state carnival.

Lake Ainsworth- next week

Bailey, Henry, Jaxon and Nikita are all set for a week long school camp to Lake Ainsworth next week. I'm sure they will have an action packed week of outdoor adventures and new friendships. Thank you to Dorrigo Public School for providing this special opportunity for our students.

Have a great week!

Leah Keough

Every Day Matters

Attendance Matters

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.

Attendance Reminder-Late Arrivals & Early Departures

If your child/ren arrive late to school in the morning, please remember to sign them in the register book in the office. Alternatively, you can let a staff member know the reason to why they are late, and we will update the roll. This also applies for early departures from school in the afternoon. All partial absences must be explained the same as for a whole day absence. Thank you.

What's on for Term 3

• Monday 9 September - P&C Meeting - 4pm
• Tuesday 10 September - P&C Special Lunch Day
• Wednesday 11 September - Kindergarten Transition - 9am to 1:30pm
• Saturday 14 September - P&C Election Day Sausage Sizzle & Cake Stall - 8am to Sold Out - Dundurrabin PS
• Monday 16 September to Friday 20 September - Yr 5 & 6 Lake Ainsworth Excursion
• Wednesday 18 September - Gubi Gabun Playgroup - 10am to 12noon -Dundurrabin PS
• Tuesday 24 September - P&C Special Lunch Day
• Wednesday 25 September - Kindergarten Transition - 9am to 1:30pm
• Thursday 26 September - Term 3 Assembly & Adults Vs Students Sports - 2pm
• Friday 27 September - Last School Day of Term 3

Consent Notes to be Returned

• Lake Ainsworth Excursion Transport Consent Note - Year 5 & 6 Students only

Fortnightly Awards

Term 3 - Week 2

K - 2 Class

Amber Baff for her amazing descriptive sentences about the "ogre".

3-6 Class

Nikita Cheers for effort and excellence in Athletics.

North Coast Athletics Championships Carnival

Congratulations to Nikita who competed at the North Coast Athletics Championships Carnival on Friday. Nikita competed in the 11yrs long jump, discus, shot put and 200m race. We are very proud of the way she represented our school and look forward to hearing of her results.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Camp

Hunter and Mr Williamson had a blast at the deaf and hard of hearing camp on Wednesday. This camp is a wonderful opportunity to support, inspire and connect deaf and hard of hearing children.

Hunter experienced archery, basketball and his favourite; laser tag. He had a great day experiencing fun activities as well as meeting new people.

2025 Kindergarten Transition Program

Our next kindergarten transition program will be this Wednesday 11 September to welcome our 2025 Kindergarten students to our wonderful school. 

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden News

Week 6

No gardening this week due to widespread absences.

We harvested eggs, kale, silverbeet, shallots, pumpkin in storage, garlic chives and parsley.

In the kitchen Katherine and Leanne treated those at school to pumpkin, feta and spinach quiche, roasted pumpkin and vegetable soup, mini soft bread rolls and pumpkin streusel cake with vanilla drizzle.

Week 7

We harvested turnips, shallots, kale, eggs, celery, shallots, carrots and silverbeet.

In the kitchen we cooked extra vegetable fried rice, conyoubing shallot pancakes, Chinese egg custard tarts and a fresh fruit platter.

Cooking Award: We have three awards this week ! Congratulations to Flo Budd, Charlie McGuire and Bailey Freeman for being amazing little chefs.

STEM Incursion

UNSW Engineers Without Borders Outreach Program visits Dundurrabin. Designing, making and testing prosthetic limbs and safe structures really put our STEM skills to work!

STEM - Exploring the Vast Expanse of Space

STEM Group 1 have completed their solar system learning and their brilliant works on display in the office foyer look out of this world. Next time you are in the school come and check them out!

STEM Group 2 have now started their exploration into the vast expanse of space, learning about everything from the big bang theory to galaxies, stars and the planets within the solar system.  This week they mapped out the distance ratio of the planets in our school yard. Students are all really enjoying the interactive approach to learning.

Gumbaynggirr language

Years 5 & 6 - Lake Ainsworth Excursion

Next week some of our Year 5 & 6 students will be joining with Dorrigo Public School for an excursion to Lake Ainsworth from Monday September 16 to Friday September 20.

All students will need to be at Dorrigo PS by 7am on Monday morning and will need to be picked up from Dorrigo PS at  4pm on Friday afternoon.

Mr Williamson and Katherine Lean will meet our students at Dorrigo PS on the morning. Please remember to send your child with some recess, water bottle and a hat for the bus trip up.

A consent note with a "What to Pack" list attached was sent home last week.

Please return the transport consent by tomorrow, if you have not already done so.

Congratulation's to all the winners in the Stage 3 excursion fundraiser raffle below. 

P&C Special Lunch Day - tomorrow

We are very lucky to be having our Special Lunch day tomorrow, after being reshuffled twice due to students illness.

The menu will be spaghetti  bolognese and a delicious slice.

If your child has not yet paid for their order, please do as soon as possible. 

P&C Special Lunch Day

We are very lucky to be having another Special Lunch day on Tuesday 24 September.

The menu will be hamburgers and ice-cream.

Orders are being sent home tomorrow. Please have them and the money back to school by next Monday 16 September.

Gubi Gabun Playgroup at Dundurrabin PS

Term 3 Assembly & Sports Afternoon

Please join us on Thursday 26 September at 2pm for our Term 3 Assembly. Students will present some of their
learning from the term followed by a skipping extravaganza. After assembly we will be holding a Parents verse Students friendly game of modified tennis. Please come along and join the fun. The students love getting the chance to play against the adults. 

School Photos

Our 2024 school photos will be Tuesday 15 October. This is the first Tuesday back after the Term 3 holidays. All students will need to wear their best school uniform and a big smile for our school photos. So that everyone looks their best, we are asking that students please wear their sports shirts and full uniform (navy shorts or trousers). We also ask that students refrain from wearing long, multicoloured socks on that day. Short, dark or white socks would be preferred. Individual order forms will be sent home with your child/ren as soon as we receive them. Please do not lose them as each student is only provided with one which will have a unique code. Envelopes must be returned by Thursday 26 September with payment either enclosed or paid online to the photographer. 

2024 Learning Contributions

Learning Contributions for 2024 remain the same

• Voluntary School Contribution - $30.00 for the costs of student items provided by our school
• SAKG Program Fees - $40.00. This goes towards our SAKG program which has ongoing costs each week, such as cooking ingredients for our weekly lunch meal, seeds and seedlings.
  

Please phone the school if you are unsure to whether you have paid or not. Thank you to those families who have already paid.

P&C News and Community News

P&C Meeting - Today, Monday 9 September

Our next P&C meeting is today, Monday 9 September, at 4pm. It would be nice 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, share a cuppa and enjoy a relaxed and friendly gathering. We’d love to see more faces for new ideas and support. 

P&C Sausage Sizzle & Cake Stall

The P&C will be holding a Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall on Election Day, this Saturday 14 September at Dundurrabin Public School from 9am until sold out. 

We would love families to donate some cooked items for the stall. They can be left at school before 3pm on Friday 13 September or delivered to the stall on Saturday morning.

If you are available to help on the day, please contact Leonie Pankhurst or the P&C Committee.

P&C Meat Raffles at Ebor Hotel

Below are dates that our P&C are holding our Meat Raffles at Ebor Hotel on Thursday evenings -

• 26 September
• 24 October
• 21 November
• 19 December

Tickets available at Tyringham shop or phone Leonie Pankhurst on 0413 158 466

Dorrigo Swim Club

Are you interested in joining Dorrigo All Age Swim Club
                    AGM and Information Night
              16th September 2024 7pm Top Pub
Club Night 5:30pm -7pm Weeknight to be confirmed
60 day trial period before membership fees need to be paid
Meeting also via Zoom - details to be advised
Contact Robin Burley Public - Officer Dorrigo Swim Club
Mobile: 0490 303 082
Please come and show your support and interest!

Art Exhibit

Seeking Expressions of Interest from local artisans to exhibit at our exhibition of local talent at our refurbished Dundurrabin Community Centre in November. Suggested date 8 to 10 Nov. Contact: philipsedgman@gmail.com or text 0433 504 355 

Farm Safety Awareness Day

Yoga & Relaxation Classes with Shakti

Tuesdays - 4.00pm to 5.15pm at Dundurrabin Public School

Thursdays - 10am to 11.15am at Dorrigo Uniting Church Hall Myrtle St

Please Book:  0448 879 642 or E:  shakti.mudra@gmail.com

Home Internet

Over 15,000 eligible families are now connected to free home internet connection via the School Student Broadband Initiative.

The program is providing eligible families with school-aged children with free home internet until 31 December 2025, covering the cost of installation, nbn equipment and monthly fees.

Visit the website to find out if you, or anyone you know, might be eligible for free home internet https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet/

The Dog House Australia

Producers at Network 10 are working on the next series of The Dog House Australia. We’re currently looking for people who are interested in appearing on the next series and being matched with a rescue dog to take home forever. 

There are many reasons why people decide to get dogs, and often the relationship with a canine companion can have transformative effects on their lives. Our series explores the reasons and stories behind people wanting a dog and then works hand-in-hand with the Animal Welfare League to pair people up with rescue dogs that need homes. You can watch previous episodes to get an idea of the series here: The Dog House Australia - S4 Ep. 10 - Network Ten (10play.com.au)

Here is the direct link (skipping the Network 10 page) for the application to be on the show is: https://shortaudition.tv/The-Dog-House-S5

For more information email Sarah Murphy, Casting Producer - The Dog House Australia:  sarmurphy@networkten.com.au