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From the Principal’s Desk

It seems winter is well and truly with us. The weather has certainly changed and although the rain has been welcomed,

it has been quite chilly. This invariably means children wear jackets and more jumpers etc. Sadly, this also means our

lost property mound becomes a mountain! So many jackets and jumpers are not named so it is impossible to return

them to their owner. I encourage all families, to firstly name all items that can be removed and secondly, come in and

have a look through the lost property for that missing item.

While I am on the topic of lost property, we have a second hand uniform sale this Friday from 9am. This is always

very well attended. There will be a vast range of uniforms available, they are much cheaper than new ones, so come

along, and I would suggest you be here right on 9am (no sales before 9am).

As mentioned, we have a second hand uniform sale this Friday. This will, as per usual, be organised and run by our

wonderful Parents and Friends Group who do so much to support DPS and they raise valuable funds in different ways.

They also do the Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls which kids absolutely love. Throughout the year we are look for

assistance with a number of PFG events, so please consider being involved in your school. I know the PFG are

currently looking for a few more helpers on Tuesday morning for about 30 minutes each week to help with the student

banking. This is actually a nice group of parents who collect and count money for the bank and it’s a nice social thing

to do as well as helping the school. So let us know if you are interested and willing to assist in this, or any other PFG

activity. You will be made very welcome.

As always there is lots happening at DPS. I must say our students are producing some outstanding work in all areas of

the curriculum! I have seen some amazing work, we have so many very bright students here. Our teachers spend so

much time developing the curriculum to ensure all students are catered for at their level, and it is working. We actually

meet three times per week as an entire staff to look at our data, discuss challenges and strengths as we strive to

continually improve what we do. This is particularly important at this time as 2019 is a review year for DPS. That

means we are reflecting on the previous four years. We are looking closely at our student achievement data, opinion

survey data in an effort to understand what enables us to achieve our goals and also to consider what barriers may

hinder progress. At the end of 2019 we will work on a new Strategic Plan which will guide us over the next four years.

We will set new goals and targets based on what we believe our priorities and areas of focus should be. So far this

DONCASTER PRIMARY NEWSLETTER

Wednesday 19th June ISSUE 10

Dates for the Diary

JUNE Friday 21st - Book Fair Begins - Prep Open Morning 9-10am - READY, STEADY, SCHOOL 10-10.30am - Second Hand Uniform Sale 9-9.30am - Sausage Sizzle - UBUNTU 2.30pm Monday 24th -3-6 House Athletics Tuesday 25th – L4 Circus incursion - DSC Cooking 6K - DSC Visiting Preps Wednesday 26th – STUDENT LED CONFERENCES CURRICULUM DAY Thursday 27th – L6 Winter Interschool Sports - NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Friday 28th - Assembly 11.30am Level 4 Circus - Last day Term 2 EARLY DISMISSAL 2.30pm

REMINDER Student Led Conferences will be on

Wednesday 26th June. No children required at school other than at the conference.

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process, which all Victorian schools must complete, has been quite affirming and we are realising there is so much

more to be proud of at DPS than first thought.

This week is very exciting, particularly for our Grade 3 who are doing their STOMP productions, “Out of This World”

and Grade 5 doing “Battle of The Bands”. These students are performing at Doncaster Secondary School’s Performing

Arts Centre. Performances are as follows; Grade 3 at midday followed immediately by Grade 5 at 2pm, then the

evening performances are Grade 3 at 6pm and Grade 5 at 7.30pm. We also have another performance next week at

11.30am on Friday. This will be our Grade 4’s doing a Circus Show in the gym here at school. All students from

Grade 3, 4 and 5 have been working on their performances all term so we are all excited and looking forward to seeing

what they can do, I am sure they will be fabulous!

We only have one week to go this term, but in the last days we have our performances as I have mentioned, the second

hand uniform, Ready Steady School (Friday this week), Athletics Day for Grades 3,4,5 and 6 next Monday, Book

Fair, Student Led Conferences next Wednesday and our Circus assembly next Friday at 11.30am. Please mark your

diary so you don’t miss out as we love to see parents and friends of DPS enjoying all we do here at school and our

students, your children, always get a thrill and try extra hard when they know a parent, or someone special is there to

see them.

Finally, as the term is almost over, and semester one is done I would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff we have

at DPS. I really wish our community knew just how much work our teachers put into everyday at DPS. The planning

and documentation they do in preparation for delivering the curriculum is outstanding. They really do an amazing job

and are so committed, it is a privilege to work with such dedicated people, it really is. Therefore, I thank each and

every member of our staff. I would also like to thank our Parents and Friends Group who do so much to support the

school at a variety of ways. I also encourage you to participate with this group if and when you can as they are very

social, and you would be made welcome.

Thankyou to parents who assist in classrooms, your input is extremely important and we enjoy you being here to work

with us for our students. Thankyou to our Kids Hope Mentors who come to us through a program that started in the

Doncaster Church. These people are highly trained and work with some of our students weekly as a support to their

learning.

Thank you also to our School Councillors. This is a particularly warm recognition at this time of year as they give

their time late at night throughout the winter months when they could be home with their families. I thank them for

their support, guidance, and input into what can at times be contentious issues. They provide a strong parent voice

when we discuss issues or seek approval for activities and events such as excursions, incursion and camps. Particular

thanks to Carl Michael our President who supports information sessions, performances as well as council meetings.

In addition, of course I must not forget our students. We are fortunate to work with kids who are ready willing and

able to have a go at almost anything. We do have our share of students who do not particularly like or enjoy PE, Sport

or Art but they have a go and get involved and that’s all we can ask. DPS is full of great kids who do very well, and

this is thanks to our supportive parents, dedicated staff and our wonderful resources. DPS is your school, please come

in and get as involved as you wish. Alternatively, just come and visit us, when you are here for the student led

conferences next week please take time to have a look around at our excellent facilities and beautiful gardens. We

have been working hard to improve our grounds and we are well on the way to creating one of the best school grounds

in the area. This includes our veggie garden and chooks shed which students thoroughly enjoy and I’m pleased to say

our chooks are now laying eggs!!

Jim Hill

Principal

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by Larissa Vesdrevanis

Student led conferences @ DPS, are fast approaching and we hope that you have booked in a time to engage in this valuable process.

Student led conferences are a vehicle to build students’ self-representation, reflection, and communication skills. As an ally and table partner in these conferences, parents play an important role in helping students be successful. A student-led conference is a conference with parents, led by the student. The role of the classroom teacher is a facilitator in the conference process. Students lead parents through a discussion of their work and established academic and social goals.

The benefits of Student Led Conferences: to help students demonstrate evidence of learning to teach students the process of reflection and self-evaluation to facilitate the development of students' organisational and oral communication skills

and to increase their self-confidence to encourage students, parents, and teachers to engage in open and honest dialogue to encourage students to accept personal responsibility for their learning to increase parent understanding of their child’s learning creating a strong connection

Some tips for parents Ensure that you are enthusiastic and actively engaged and attentive during the process. Your

children have spent time and effort in preparing for the conference Allow your child to run through the conference without interruption and ask questions or provide

feedback at the end Give specific praise about the quality of work, effort and knowledge being represented Allow your child to take full responsibility for their work and talk to them honestly about ‘next

steps’ in their learning journey If you have any questions or concerns that are not connected to the conference, please arrange

another time with the classroom teacher to discuss specific issues Most importantly, celebrate your child’s achievements and enjoy the process

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PF Chris Always tidying up the classroom without being asked. You are very helpful!

PQ Alisha For her creative flair that shines through in her bright and colourful prediction on the shared big

book. Outstanding effort.

PQ Abigail For her excellent work ethic. Abby always tries her best and takes great pride in the presentation

of her work. Well done!

PS Ivy For working extremely hard to improve her reading and writing skills. You have made an amazing

improvement! Keep it up!

1K Alice For always coming to school with in a positive mindset and working so hard all the time.

1K Hunter For being a good friend to others and becoming more focused and wanting to learn.

1P Wayne For reading a book called 'My Dinner' to the class with expression and fluency. Keep up the good

reading!

1Q Elijah For working hard to improve his recount writing. Well done!

2C Milica For an amazing lava lamp STEM project! Well done!

2C Adele Welcome back to our class Adele! We missed you!

2E Ella

Noh

Savannah

For winning the 2E Public Speaking Competition for 2019. Congratulations!

2P Charlie For his outstanding effort in maths. Charlie has persisted to learn to read the time to quarter to

and quarter past. Well done Charlie!

2P Isaac For his wonderful and creative speech he wrote and shared to all of Level 2 about his dream pet.

You are always trying so hard! Amazing effort! Well done Isaac!

3B Diana For her outstanding speech on her ‘Dream Mythical Creature’. Diana it was so impressive how you

memorised your speech. Well done on being a Level 3 winner!

3D Zac For always being so well organised and ready for learning. Zac’s effort to complete a significant

amount of Mathletics activities outside of school is also highly commendable.

3L Affan For making such a smooth transition to Doncaster Primary School. He is such a warm, kind and

friendly member of 3L and brings a positive energy to learning each day.

3L Emma For showing significant growth throughout her writing as shown throughout her detailed

persuasive piece. Awesome work Emma! Keep it up!

4G Chloe For your fantastic efforts to achieve your best across the curriculum. For your thoughtful input

during class discussions. You are a most valued member of 4G!

The following students were presented their ‘Certificate of Recognition’ during the assembly

on Friday 14th June, 2019

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4P Charlotte For dedication to study. She understands the requirements of lessons, follows instructions,

presents work to a high standard and demonstrates admirable understandings.

4SM Shayna For your constant determination when attempting challenging tasks and your positive attitude

towards learning and school.

5B Hayden For your funny and imaginative speech that you wrote for the Public Speaking Competition. Well

done, Hayden.

5C Jackson For putting in the effort in learning how to multiply fractions. Great work Jackson!

5G Misk For outstanding effort in all areas of her learning. Well done Misk for always aiming high to

achieve your best.

5K Lachlan For his excellent completion of all weekly homework tasks.

6F Emily Emily is reaping the rewards of her hard work. She has shown more than 12 months growth in our

recent maths units on Area and Data Representation. Emily used a clear and expressive voice

when presenting her Public Speaking piece on the best sport. Emily is also a great friend and

always displays kindness towards others.

6K Rainbow For her unwavering commitment to her learning. Rainbow always challenges herself and is a

positive role model in our classroom.

6J Narjis For taking a genuine care in the interests of fellow peers and teachers. Your kindness and

compassion are a great are a credit to your peers. Go Narjis!

6R Si Yi For always being a great example and a fantastic friend to the other students in 6R. She is always

focused and does her work to the best of her ability.

6W Ian Well done on your fantastic efforts to improve your focus and complete learning activities to your

best standard.

6W Sam You should be proud of the effort and care you give to all tasks, and the respect and kindness you

show your peers.

Physical Education Lilly 4SM For her improved level of participation and attitude toward Physical

Education this term. Great work Lilly!

Physical Education Mason PQ For his fantastic effort in all P.E. lessons. Mason’s chest passing in

basketball has been excellent. Keep it up Mason!

Art Misk 5G For displaying great enthusiasm towards all art tasks. Your creativity

and persistent disposition make you a wonderful role model for your

peers!

Art Jim 6J For displaying great imagination and persistence in completing all art

tasks. Well done. You are a wonderful role model!

Music Zeke 1K For being such an eager participant in music and offering to help with

jobs without being asked. Keep up the great work! From Mrs Hill

Music Cohen 1K For your beautiful singing in Music this week and for remembering the

actions as well. Keep up the great work! From Mrs Hill

3rd

MONASH 4

2nd

PHILLIP 6

1st

LAWSON 7 HOUSE

POINTS

4th

FLINDERS 3

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Secondhand Uniform

Friday 21st June

9.00 - 9.30am

Outside the DPS Library

Good quality/washed DPS uniforms can be donated

at the school office.

Thank you for supporting our school

PFG Team

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Our first session of ‘READY, STEADY, SCHOOL’ was an exciting time for all the children,

who got to experience firsthand what being a school kid is really all about.

We would like to welcome all kinder aged children to attend our next sessions of the

‘READY, STEADY, SCHOOL’ program. Even if you can only join us for one or two sessions

to give your child a chance to see what it is like being a school kid at Doncaster Primary

School.

Session times

Friday 21st June 10-10.30am

Tuesday 6th August 2.30-3pm

Thursday 12th September 10-10.30am

Other dates to remember are our two Prep Open Mornings.

You are welcome to come and see our Prep rooms in action during the following times –

Friday 21st June 9-10am

Thursday 12th September 9-10am

When attending ‘READY, STEADY, SCHOOL’, please make your way to our Junior School

building. Please see the office if you are need assistance.

During this time we invite parents to have a ’coffee/tea and a chat in the staffroom whilst

the children are in the classroom.

Our whole school information night for prospective

parents will be held during Education Week on

Thursday 23rd May at 6.30pm in the Junior School Building.

Please note you DO NOT have to be enrolled at Doncaster Primary to attend

‘READY, STEADY, SCHOOL’

If you wish to attend our 2020 Prep Transition Program in Term 4 your child

WILL NEED to be enrolled at Doncaster Primary School.

Thank you

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Doncaster Primary School offers an extensive ‘SCHOOL STARTERS’ program for all children

enrolled to start school in 2020.

During these sessions the ‘SCHOOL STARTERS’ will engage in a variety of activities with our

Prep teachers. This allows them to become familiar with Doncaster Primary and to feel at ease

and connected to their school environment.

The ‘SCHOOL STARTERS’ program is an essential step in ensuring a smooth transition to

primary school.

The times for all sessions is 9.15am – 10.45am. At the final session you will only be required to

attend a 5–10 minute interview with your child’s prep teacher for 2020.

Friday 8th November

Friday 15th November

Friday 22nd November

Friday 29th November

Friday 6th December

Our ‘Starting School at Doncaster Primary School’ Information Evening will be held at

6pm on Wednesday 4th December.

At this time we will provide you with the information you require about being a Prep parent!

Please note if you wish for your child to attend our ‘SCHOOL STARTERS’

transition program for PREP 2020 in Term 4, your child WILL NEED to be

enrolled at Doncaster Primary School.

Thank you

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EXTEND UPDATE.

Monday 24/06 Tuesday 25/06 Wednesday 26/06 Thursday 27/06 Friday 28/06

Portrait

painting

Bath soak creation Chocolate truffles Book marks Door hangers

What’s Been Happening?

Using our brilliant imaginations and cooking skills, we’ve been baking bumblebees and cat in the hat treats. Yum!

The team was busy last week in preparation for Marvel week! We were busy preparing artworks for our amazing

display. As Marvel week is now upon us we will be following in our super heroes’ footsteps by creating Captain

America cookies, designing and moulding our own superheroes and completing super hero challenges!

With the school holidays just around the corner, don’t forget to secure your bookings for the Extend Squad holiday

program. From circus school, theatre trips and donut making, we’ve got it all. For more information and our full

holiday program timetable please

visit:

https://www.extend.com.au/holiday-program/doncaster-primary-school/

Enrol and book now: extend.com.au

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