Dundurrabin Public School Newsletter Term 2, Week 6, 2025

Principal's Message

Welcome to week 6.

Teacher Learning and Professional Development: Embracing Change

As we continue to navigate the exciting changes in our curriculum, it is essential to acknowledge the vital role that teacher professional learning plays in our journey. Our teachers are currently engaging in comprehensive learning sessions to prepare for the implementation of the new syllabus documents for Science and Technology, Human Society and Its Environment, Creative Arts, and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. This ongoing professional development not only enhances our expertise but also ensures that we provide our students with the highest quality of education.

National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week

This week, we celebrate two important events: National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week, which runs from May 27 to June 3. These occasions give us a chance to think about our history and to create a school culture that is welcoming and respectful to everyone.

Remembering the past helps us teach future generations. During this week, we encourage everyone to participate in discussions and activities that support understanding and respect for all cultures.

NCCD Parent Information

As we approach the end of this term, we would like to inform you that data collection for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) will take place. This important process helps us understand and support the needs of all students in our school. The data collected is used to improve educational practices and resources, ensuring that students with disabilities receive appropriate adjustments and support in their learning environment.

If you have any questions or require further information about the NCCD, please do not hesitate to contact the school. 

Reminder for Preschool Families: Join Us for Fortnightly Play Sessions!

A reminder about our wonderful fortnightly play sessions for preschool children. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for little ones to enjoy fun activities and make new friends. It is important that we have at least five children attending each session to ensure that Gubi Gabun can continue coming to our school.

Let’s work together to keep this great resource available for our community. Your participation makes a difference! Next session is this Wednesday, 4 June, from 10am.

Have a great week!

Leah Keough

Every Day Matters

Please remember to explain all days your child is away from school. You can do this in person, by phoning the school, or by sending a text to the school mobile at 0411 939 188. Thank you for your cooperation!

What's on for Term 2

• Tuesday 3 June - P&C Special Lunch Day
• Wednesday 4 June - Gubi Gabun Playgroup - 10am to 12 noon
• Monday 9 June - King's Birthday Public Holiday
• Wednesday 11 June - Kindergarten Transition Program - 1.30pm to 3.15pm
• Monday 16 June - P&C Meeting - 4pm
• Wednesday 18 June - Gubi Gabun Playgroup - 10am to 12 noon
• Thursday 19 June - P&C Pizza Night
• Tuesday 24 June - P&C Special Lunch Day
• Wednesday 25 June - Kindergarten Transition Program - 1.30pm to 3.15pm
• Tuesday 1 July - Small Schools Athletic Carnival - Bellingen HS - All day (Student 8 years & above)
• Wednesday 2 July - Gubi Gabun Playgroup - 10am to 12 noon                                                                                                                                           & Term 2 Assembly & Adults V Students Sport Game - 2.00pm

Consent Notes to be Returned

• Special Students Pizza Lunch Order - By Monday 16 June
• P&C Pizza Night Orders - Due by Monday 16 June

Fortnightly Awards

Term 2 - Week 4

K-2 Class

Carter Freeman for persistence and speed when decoding words.

3-6 Class

Hunter McGuire for his contributions during the novel study of "Wonder".

Kings Birthday Public Holiday

Next Monday 9 June is the King's Birthday Public Holiday. Enjoy the long weekend. We will see students back at school on Tuesday 10 June.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden News

Week 4

This week we had perfect weather after the constant rain, but it was too wet to garden. Everyone put their special painted vases together to take home. Next rainy Friday we will begin a new garden art project.

We harvested shallots, eggs, garlic chives, parsley, parsnips, capsicum, kale, and tomatoes (frozen from our summer harvest). 

This week in the kitchen we cooked an Indian feast, comprising of a vegetarian take on 'Butter Chicken', served with steamed rice, onion bahjis, and home made garlic naan bread, with a creamy baked rice pudding, with cinnamon and plump sultanas. Yum!

This week the cooking award goes to Jack Duckett, for excellent focus and time management while being the naan bread king. 

Week 5

Finally we were able to garden outside today. We planted 2 lots of broad beans, weeded paths, stripped lemon verbena leaves and weeded some garden beds. Quite a productive session from our young gardeners.

We harvested shallots,  eggs, garlic chives, kale, zuchinni, wombok leaves, lemons, lemon verbena and silverbeet.

In the kitchen we made crispy waffle iron rice, topped with avocado, pan fried sweet potato, cucumbers, home made furikake seasoning, kewpie mayo and sweet soy sauce, vegetable stuffed cabbage leaves with soy and oyster sauce, lemon verbena drizzle cupcakes and fresh fruit platters. 

This week the cooking award goes to Tyson Talbot for persevering and succeeding at chopping, slicing, dicing and grating. Well done!

STEM Update: Exploring the Skeletal System

Recently, we wrapped up our engaging work on stop motion video, where students learned about animation techniques and storytelling through creativity. It was a fantastic way for them to express their ideas and work collaboratively.

We have now transitioned to our new focus: the skeletal system. Students will explore the structure and function of bones, learning about how our bodies move and support us. Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and creative projects, we aim to deepen their understanding of this essential part of human anatomy.

National Simultaneous Storytime

We took part in National Simultaneous Storytime last Wednesday, May 21, at 12 noon. This special event encourages young children to read and enjoy books together.

This year, Mrs Sangster read the chosen book, “The Truck Cat,” written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. After the reading, Mr Williamson extended the learning by helping students create their own transport and trucking companies.

We hope everyone enjoyed this fun celebration of reading and creativity!

Yr 6 - Grip Leadership Conference

Unfortunately due to the weather and the closure of the Dorrigo mountain, we were unable to attend the conference this year.

NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge: Commencing this week!

The Premier's Sporting Challenge has commenced at our school and will run for the next 10 weeks! This initiative aims to encourage students to be active, develop healthy habits, and foster a love for physical activity.

The main goals of the Premier's Sporting Challenge include:

• Promoting physical fitness and overall well-being among students.
• Encouraging participation in a variety of sports and physical activities.
• Building teamwork and sportsmanship through friendly competition.
• Supporting students in setting personal fitness goals and tracking their progress.

We look forward to seeing our students engage in this wonderful program and embrace the spirit of being active together.

A special Invitation for children starting school in 2026

Gubi Gabun - This Wednesday 4 June.

P&C Special Lunch Day Tomorrow

Yummy - "Sausage Sizzle & Ice-Cream" - tomorrow!

Don't forget we are having a sausage sizzle and ice-cream special lunch day tomorrow for those students who have ordered.

Thank you to Cassie for catering for us all.

P&C Special Upcoming Pizza Lunch Day

We will have a special "pizza and ice-cream" lunch day on Tuesday 24 June.  Lunch orders were sent home today. Please return them with money by Monday 16 June. Thank you.

Small Schools Athletic Carnival

Our annual School’s Small Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 1st of July at Bellingen High School Sports Oval starting at 9.30am and finishing at approximately 2.30pm.

We will be asking for parent transport for this event. 

Due to limited space at Bellingen High School. Only competitive students aged 8 years and above will be eligible to compete. Novelty events will not be held. K-2 students will remain here at school with Mrs Sangster as normal.

If your child/ren are interested in competing in the 1500m events, these will be ran at 9am before the main carnival. Please let us know if your child is competing in this event.

Consents will be sent home soon.

Term 2 Assembly & Sport Afternoon

We are excited to invite you to our Term 2 Assembly on Wednesday, July 2, at 2pm. Join us for an afternoon of celebration and fun as we showcase student achievements, present awards, and share some wonderful student work.

This assembly will also feature a friendly "Parents vs. Students" mini athletics carnival, where everyone can get involved and enjoy some light-hearted competition.

Positive Partnerships Autism Workshop- 25 June in Coffs Harbour

Positive Partnerships is a government funded program that offers free neuro-affirming workshops to parents/carers of autistic young people, including those on the pathway to identification. A one day workshop is coming up in Coffs Harbour. 

2025 Learning Contributions - SAKG Fees

Student invoices / Statement of Accounts are being sent home today with your child/ren.  Thank you to those families that have already paid theirs.

P&C News and Community News

P&C Meeting - Monday 16 June

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Monday 16 June at 4pm. It would be wonderful if we could have as many people as possible attend. This is a great 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.