Message from the Principal

Dubbo West Public School

East Street Dubbo 2830

PHONE: 6882 3086

FAX: 6884 3439

EMAIL: dubbowest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au “Where Individuals Matter”

Wednesday 16th March 2016

Dear Parents/Carers,

As I write this newsletter today I am amazed at how quickly the term has gone. Our students

continue to be involved in all aspects of school and are making terrific progress. Last week our

Opportunity Class were invited to participate in the Science and Engineering challenge. The class

had a very successful and enjoyable day. Thank you to parents who allowed their children to

participate on such short notice. Photos and a student report are included.

On Monday, Mrs Hall held her now famous cake stall at infants to raise money towards Infant’s

Excursions. The event was very well supported and by the look of the chocolate faces that I saw,

very enjoyable too. Thank you to all of those people who supported this event.

Our school will be particularly busy next week as Infant’s prepare for their annual Easter Hat

parade. Parents are invited to assist their child in this artistic endeavour and as always, we would

love you to come along to the parade to support your child. A reminder too, that both Primary and

Infants are holding an Easter raffle. Donations of Easter products (Eggs, bunnies, bilbies etc) are

being gratefully received at both offices.

Our featured staff member for this newsletter is Ms Emma Starr. Ms Starr joined us earlier in the

term and is currently teaching 1 Topaz. Next fortnight we will hear all about our new Office Lady,

Mrs Vennetia Wise.

Enjoy your week and remember, ‘The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you

cannot do.’

Regards

Mrs Eileen Day

Principal

Important Notice

A student attending our school has been identified as having an allergy to

peanuts.

As this can be a life threatening condition, we are asking parents and

caregivers to help us keep this student safe by not sending their own child to

school with food containing peanuts. This includes peanut butter, Nutella and

other similar sandwich spreads.

We thank you for your ongoing support in the education and wellbeing of our

students.

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Term 1 - 2016 Planner

Week Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

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Mar

14 15 16 17 Primary Assembly 2:15pm - 3:00pm

18 P - Yr2 and Family School Photos 9:15am start

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21 22 23 Y2 Zoo Excursion

24 Primary School Photos Yrs3-6 9:15 start Infants Easter Hat Parade 10am

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GOOD FRIDAY

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Mar/April

28 EASTER MONDAY

29 30 31 Primary - T20 Cricket at Sportsworld Primary Assembly 2:15 - 3:00pm

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A MESSAGE FROM MRS HALL

School Photos

Photos for the Preschool and Infants Department plus Family photos will be held this Friday 18th March. Payment

for the Infants/family needs to be into the School Office by 3:30pm Thursday 17th March.

Years 3 to 6 photos will be taken on Thursday 24th March. Orders close for the Primary on Wednesday 23rd

March.

Toys

Please ensure that your child/children do not bring toys to school as they could be damaged or stolen.

Uniform

There seems to be a number of boys that are wearing the fashionable ‘Canterbury shorts’ to school. These shorts

and any other shorts, other than GREY shorts, are not acceptable to wear to school. Please ensure your child is

in correct school uniform.

Easter Hat Making

A reminder to parents/carers that our Easter Hat making for all of Infants is on Monday 21st March from 2:15pm

to 3:15pm. All parents/carers welcome to help your child/children make their special hat.

Year 2 Zoo Excursion

A reminder that money and excursion note for the Zoo excursion need to be in by Monday 21st March.

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MONSTER EASTER RAFFLE

We are again holding an Easter Raffle at both Infants and Primary and are

asking each student/family to donate an item that can be used as a

FANTASTIC prize.

Books of raffle tickets have already been sent home. Simply sell as many tickets as you can,

place money and the completed tickets in an envelope and return it to the office or your class

teacher no later than Tuesday 22nd March. Additional raffle books will be available from the

office.

Money raised from the raffle will be used to purchase additional resources for our school.

EASTER HAT PARADE

On Thursday 24th March Infants will be having our Annual Easter Hat Parade. It will begin at 10am underneath the Cola area.

It would be great to see as many visitors as possible watching us parade around in our amazing hats.

HOCKEY NSW

Ages/Genders catered for in Dubbo: Jnr Boys/Girls, Men’s

and Women’s

Starting Dates: Primary & High School Friday Comp 29th April

Jnr Club 30th April and Seniors from 9th April

Venue: Pioneer Park, Howard Avenue

Register: Contact a club at www.playhockey.org.au/Club-Finder or contact

Website: www.dubbohockey.com

Email: hockey@dubbohockey.com.au

Facebook: Dubbo Hockey Association

Hockey Centre Location: Pioneer Park

Cost: You will be required to register with Hockey NSW

which is paid

online at www.hockeynsw.com.au plus

your club will notify you of the cost to them for turf fees etc.

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Welcome Miss Starr

Miss Starr is a new teacher at Dubbo West Public School. We interviewed her to find out a little more about her.

Here are some of the questions we asked:

What is your favourite food?

Pasta

If there was one place in the world you would want to go?

Yorkshire, England

What schools have you taught at?

Binnaway Central, Coonabarabran, St Johns Baradine.

Why did you become a teacher?

I am fascinated with how children grow and develop. It’s lots of fun.

Can you play a musical instrument?

No

Which would you prefer: Movies or books?

Books.

What is your favourite animal?

Dogs. I have a kelpie named Samuel.

What is your favourite subject to teach?

I love teaching Science.

By Tsharn Nolan

TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO—ZOO ADVENTURES

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Education Centre’s Zoo Adventures is a school holiday program for students

attending primary school aged 5-12 years and will be held during the April 2016 school holidays. This

education program is designed for primary school-aged students and all activities are run by qualified staff.

Dates: Tuesday 12th April to Friday 15th April 2016

Monday 18th April to Thursday 21st April 2016

Age: 5 - 12 years

Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm

Cost: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL—$45.00 per child per day (if booked before Monday 28th March

2016).

Normal Rate—$55.00 per child per day (bookings after Monday 28th March 2016).

How to Book:

All information including booking form and daily acitivities can be found on our website

http://taronga.org.au/taronga-western-plains-zoo/whats/zoo-adventure-dubbo