Term 3 Vacation

Term 3 is rapidly drawing to a close, with next week the final week of Term. School closes at the end of the school day on Friday 23rd September.

Term 4 commences for staff on Monday 10th October—children do not attend this day. Children commence school on Tuesday

11th October.

I wish all members of our school community a safe and relaxing Term 3 vacation period, and I look forward to sharing a very busy Term 4 with you.

Staffing Changes

A number of staffing changes will be occurring for Term 4. Ms Anderson will return from Long Service Leave at the commencement of Week 2 Term 4, resuming her role in the Deputy Principal position. Mr Snelling will be returning to his full time position in our Performing Arts program. Ms Bunny returns from her Long Service Leave and will resume in Room 17. Mrs Bowles will be taking Long Service Leave during Term4. She will be replaced by Mrs Jones (Monday—Wednesday) and Mrs Murray (Thursday and Friday).

Carnivals

Term 4 is Athletics time, and a number of carnivals will be held during the term. The full list of carnivals is as follows:

Early Years Carnival - Pre Primary to Year 3 - Tuesday 18th October (1/2 day only)

Primary Carnival - Year 4 to Year 6 - Friday 21st October

Interschool Jumps & Throws - Year 4 to Year 6 - Tuesday 8th November

Interschool Carnival - Year 4 to Year 6 - Friday 11th November

Further information about all of these carnivals will be issued early next term. Parent helpers are required to assist in the canteen for the two carnivals on the 18th and the 21st October. If you are able to assist, please see Mrs Jones in the canteen.

Children and Social Media:

It has come to our attention that an increasing number of students who attend our school have set up, or have had set up for them by parents, social media accounts such as Instagram, Facebook, and SnapChat. This is of significant concern, as no Primary Aged child is permitted by law to have a social media account, other than those that we use and approve at the school. These approved accounts include Edmodo and Showbie, which are closed accounts and are managed and monitored by the classroom teachers. Instagram, Facebook and SnapChat accounts (and others as outlined over the page) have a minimum age restriction, and Primary School aged children are simply too young to deal with the content they are likely to encounter on these sites. Parents are asked to ensure that their child does not set up a Social Media Account, or that they do not set an account up for them, until they are the appropriate age; as not only is this an illegal activity, it also exposes their child to potentially significant on-line risks. A guide, provided by linneyville.com has been attached over the page, which provides information for Parents on what the age restrictions for Social Media Platforms are, that we are all required to adhere to. Please take note of this guide, and invest in the time to talk to your child about the information it contains and the reasons why the age restrictions for Social Media Accounts exist.

Gary Quinn - Principal

PRINCIPALS NEWS

DPS Newsletter Principal: Gary Quinn

Edition No.: 15 15th September 2016

www.dalyellupps.wa.edu.au

P A G E 3 P R I N C I P A L : G A R Y Q U I N N

PBS “OWN YOUR BEHAVIOUR”

Everyone makes mistakes

When we make a mistake we must own up to our wrong

doing, take responsibility and be able to apologise for what

we have done.

Don’t make excuses or blame others for what you do

When you take responsibility for your actions you are

saying “I am the one who’s in charge of my life.”

Contact us: 14 Hartog Rd

PO Box 679 Dalyellup WA 6230

Bunbury 6231

Ph: 9795 2999

Virtues— “HONEST HARRY”

Honesty is being sincere, open, trustworthy and

truthful to yourself and others. You can be honest by:

Saying what you mean and meaning what you say

Making promises you can keep

Telling the truth

Refusing to cheat, steal or lie

Doing what you know is right

When you are honest with others they know they can

believe you.

Chaplain Services A Chaplains aim is to support young people

and their communities who may be facing

challenging personal and social issues. The

support means providing help and support

in times of grief, worry or distress. A

Chaplain also assists children build-up their

self-esteem, resilience, social skills and

abilities. A Chaplain might also help students

with family issues, feelings, school stresses

and relationship building.

Request Support:

Classroom Teacher

Phone: 08 9795 2999

Email: yolandas@youthcare.org.au

Opt-out

Parents who do not wish their child to

access the Chaplaincy service, are asked to

notify the school office.

P A G E 4 P R I N C I P A L : G A R Y Q U I N N

FACTION NEWS

Dampier

9603

Oxley

8152

Norton

9129

Hartog

8536

English Enrichment Soap Box

Speaking Competition

Congratulations to all of the Year 4/5 English

Enrichment students on your fabulous, high

convincing speeches last week. The range of

topics was extensive, the research impressive

and the public speaking skills, even with all the

nervousness was of a very high standard.

An extra congratulations to these students who

have been chosen to represent Dalyellup PS at

Thursday nights Collie-Preston inter-school

competition:

Year 4

Kiara P

Dakota C

Esha P (reserve)

Year 5

Zoe W

Mae P

Gemma M (reserve)

The competition will be held at the New Lyrics

Theatre in Bunbury from 5.30pm, Thursday

15th September. We wish our representatives

the best of luck and hope that they all enjoy

this exciting opportunity.

Newsletter email: anthea.clifton2@education.wa.edu.au Website: www.dalyellupps.wa.edu.au

Hello my name is Lewdon and recently I went to New York City America for baseball – I played for the Perth Heat Colts and it was a great experience. After the 30hr flight from Perth to Sydney to Los Angeles to New York, my mum and I were taken to a hotel called LaQuinta which was a really nice hotel. The next day mum and I went to sporting shop. On the way to Danberry we also went to other fascinating places like Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets and New York Yankees stadiums. I also went on the New York Subway to go to Grand Central Station. On some of the first couple days we had no games so the team went out to explore New York. On those days my mum and I went to Time Square, Niagara Falls and the Captain America Statue in Brooklyn. Then the team gathered and met back at the hotel to go to our next hotel which was in Cooperstown were the first ever baseball hall of fame is. The first day the entire team went to the hall of fame, it was amazing. Now on to baseball, in New York I played about 24 games and they were really hard because out of 24 my team won about 7 games, which was still really cool. One

of the team highlights was in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania my entire team was on television. And what was really cool is on that day I hit a grand slam homerun out of the ballpark. I had an amazing trip and it is one the best experiences of my life…so far!

Dampier Positive Behaviour Celebration Last Thursday the students from Dampier Faction celebrated their good behaviours with a Faction Free Dress day. It was great to see them all in their faction outfits, enjoying an early lunch and some fun activities organised by our Student Leaders. Way to go Dampier!! Thanks Student Leaders

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The last day of Term 3 is Friday 23rd September

Students first day Term 4 is Tuesday 11th October

Administration Office and all Staff will commence on Monday

10th October

2nd Hand School Uniforms

2nd Hand School Uniforms are available for

purchase

should you require them from

Margaret at Strong Angels on 97957591

12 Ducane Road, Gelorup

Pat the Pirate and

Chester Show times

Wednesday

21st September (week 10)

- 9.30 – Year 3/4

- 11.30 – Year 1/2

- 1.45 – Year P/P and 5/6

Dalyellup Primary School 2016 year 4-6 Faction Jumps and Throws Finals

Schedule of Events

Week 9. Tuesday P. 5 and 6 1.20-3.00 Year 4 Vortex Throw boys/girls Wednesday P. 5 and 6 1.20-3.00 Year 4 Long Jump boys/girls Friday P. 3 and 4 11.40-12.40 Year 5/6 Vortex Throw boys/girls Week 10. Monday P. 1 and 2 9.10-10.40 Year 4 Triple Jump boys/girls P. 3 and 4 11.10-12.40 Year 5 Triple Jump boys/girls P. 5 and 6 1.20-3.00 Year 6 Triple Jump boys/girls Tuesday P. 5 and 6 1.20-3.00 standby session Wednesday P. 5 and 6 1.20-3.00 standby session Thursday P. 1 and 2 9.10-10.40 Year 5 Long Jump boys/girls P. 3 and 4 11.20-12.40 Year 6 Long Jump boys/girls P. 5 and 6 1.20-3.00 standby session Friday P.1, 2 and 3 9.10-11.55 Year 5 High Jump boys/girls P. 4, 5 and 6 12.00-3.00 Year 6 High Jump boys/girls Please note that this schedule is subject to alteration or modification pending certain variables, especially unsuitable weather conditions.

2016 Faction Jumps and Throws finals will be held for year 4-6 students who

have qualified for these events during Week 9 and Week 10 of this term. These

events are part of the Athletics Program that carries over into the Term 4 Faction

Carnival. Please be aware that the schedule of events for jumps and throws

needs to be flexible enough to cater for unpredictable weather etc.

Athletics Carnival Dates—Term 4—Week 2

Junior Carnival PP-Yr - Tuesday 18th Oct - 9am-12.30pm

800m Year 4-6 - Wednesday 19th Oct

400m Year 4-6 - Thursday 20th

Faction Carnival Year 4-6 - Friday 21st - 9am-3pm