Dubbo South Public School Respect, Care, Cooperation & Responsibility

From Sharon’s desk

Music Count Us In saw a wonderful celebration for our entire school from Kindergarten to Year 6 singing out loud and proud for the themed song this year ”One Song”. All 685 students were in our school hall with Mrs Alexandra Prince who teaches music through her release program to all students. What a fabulous sound and effort, all enthusiastically singing together. Well done to all!. Congratulations to our students who recently represented the Western Region in the NSW PSSA State Athletics Carnival. Millie Sutcliffe achieved well in 200m and high jump gaining 7th place. Unfortunately Millie missed out on being selected for the National competition in long jump by 1cm coming in at fourth place. Benray Ludick competed very well and achieved a 4th place in shot put and a 6th place in discus. However, the champion of the day goes to Zac Harding who was placed 1st in 200m, 2nd in long jump and 1st in 100m. Zac will compete in the National PSSA Athletics competition later this month. Kindy Start commences this week. All students attending Kindergarten in 2019 will attend sessions across Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. It is important that all students heading into Kindergarten are settled on their arrival and experience a positive beginning to their Primary education. If you know of any child due to start Kindergarten in 2019, please remind them to enrol as soon as possible to ensure they are able to participate in this invaluable transition program. The Stage 3 Concert will be the last of our concert series to be held on Thursday 15th November from 6.30pm. All students and staff have been rehearsing to ensure best entertainment value for parents and community. See you there.

School Expectations are reinforced and kept high at all times. With only 6 weeks remaining many Stage 3 students feel they may have already moved on! Please remind your children that every day at school is important for their learning. Poor attitude, disrespectful language and resolving issues physically is not acceptable. All students need to follow school expectations of being responsible, respectful, caring and cooperative if they wish to be involved in all the fun activities coming up towards the end of the term. Please remind your children of the importance of working together! A Remembrance Service will be held as a combined school event on Friday 10am at the Cenataph with our school captains representing Dubbo South Public School. This important event will also be recognised at a school service on Friday at 2pm. Sharon Murray, Principal

Email: dubbosouth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.dubbosouth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Week 4 6th November 2018

Important Dates

Wednesday 7th November MC Multi Sports Day

P&C Meeting 6.30pm in the Shed Thursday 8th November Year 6 Passport Program

Soccer DSPS Vs Mudgee PS in Mudgee Friday 9th November

Remembrance Day Ceremony Wednesday 14th November

Aboriginal Science Show Year 2 Swimming testing day

Thursday 15th November Year 6 Passport Program

Stage 3 Concert, 6.30 in the Hall

Aboriginal Science Show Cost : $ 4.50 per child.

When: Wednesday 14Th November Times : 9.30 - 10.30 for Stage 3

11.10 - 12.10 for Stage 2 1.00 - 1.50 Kinder– Year 2

Please send money to the

classroom teacher by Tuesday 13th November.

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Overdue Books Thank you to the students and their families who have found books at home and returned them to the library. In the last two weeks we have had two books returned that students have had at home for more than a year. We really appreciate the return of these books. Keep looking. Students who have overdue books are not allowed to borrow. We want all children to be able to read some of the awesome books we have in our library.

Book Club Book Club orders close this Friday 9th November. Orders should be back by the 16th November. There will be one more issue before the end of the year.

What’s happening in the library at DSPS? The library is open before school from 9.00 – 9.20 and at lunch break each day. The library is very popular with students wanting to escape the heat to read, use computers and chat with friends. Students are able to return and borrow before school and at lunch break. Students are asked to have a library bag to protect our books from drink bottles and food in their bags. Stage 2 are learning about neighbouring countries, lifestyles, population and the economy of different countries. Last week they looked at population and currencies. Stage 1 students are learning about Australia. Some students are able to name all states and territories and capital cities. Students use books and the internet to research topics and questions. They are learning to select key words from what they read and use these to write the information in their own words. They are becoming more familiar with copyright and searching for suitable websites. Keep smiling, Sue Buttrey, Teacher Librarian

Year 2 Swimming

Year 2 Swimming Assessment Day is Week 5, Wednesday 14th November. Please remember to hand in your permission and medical note as well as $5.50 by Monday 5th November. The 2 week swimming program will run from Monday 19th November to Friday 30th November. Remaining $55 to be paid by Monday 12th November. Students will need to bring their swimmers, rash shirt or t-shirt, a towel, a hat and sunscreen in a labelled bag. Thongs may be worn to and from the pool; however school shoes and full uniform must be worn at school. Please remember, no CANTEEN ORDERS between 19th and 30th November.

Thank You A huge thank you to the generous children, families, friends and staff that have donated to Operation Christmas Child program this year. It is so lovely to see our kids be proud and excited, carefully carrying their red and green shoebox full of goodies, for a child in need. This year we collected 250 boxes to send to under privileged children. On Thursday children from 5/6C helped Mrs Sylvia Paice load the boxes ready for transportation to Sydney which will then be distributed to children in the Philippines. This has been such a worthwhile activity that encourages so many of life’s important lessons. To see the joy on the faces of our kids when they know they have helped someone else has been beautiful. It has also taught our kids to be grateful and thankful for what they have. Mrs Prince

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PBL

In Week 4 PBL lessons Stage 1 will be looking at finding the positives in any situation. Stage 2 will be focusing on thinking positively and Stage 3 will be revising how to respond appropriately in various situations.

Remember: No Hat, No Play

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Aboriginal Science Show Jollybops Science Shows are coming to Dubbo South Primary School to present science shows for all students from K-6. Each show aims to bring science alive through exciting, stimulating and interactive science demonstrations. This show entitled “Flight, Sound and Fire – Science with an Aboriginal Perspective" essentially looks at the scientific principles behind some of the great inventions and environmental understandings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Students will discover the science behind the Boomerang. Learn about the science of sound and the Didgeridoo (Yidaki). Find out about the inventions of the great Aboriginal Scientist (face on the $50 note) David Unaipon and discover how Indigenous Peoples of the Northern Territory today are helping cut greenhouse gases with their Caring for Country Fire Management Practices. All of these concepts are presented with student interaction in all demonstrations. A fun, musical and enlightening show with great work booklets to help integrate Indigenous understanding and Science concepts into our schools curricula. Jollybops would like to acknowledge advice received from Indigenous educators in developing this show.

Music Count Us In 2018 Last Thursday Dubbo South celebrated the wonderful gift of music as part of the national program Music Count Us In. The program began 12 years ago to remind students and teachers the value of music. Music brings people together and makes us feel like we belong – it gives us a sense of community. Music also builds confidence, teaches self –discipline, encourages creativity, requires cooperation and is great fun. Kindergarten to Year 6 assembled in the hall to sing the song “One Song” written by Justine Clarke and 5 students. It involved over ½ million students singing the same song, at the same time, on the same day all around Australia. It was a wonderful afternoon where we also took the opportunity to sing a number of other songs including: Where is Thumbkin? as an old fashioned round, The Mowgli’s I’m Good, A Million Dreams and This is Me - two very popular songs from the musical The Greatest Showman. Themes that were touched upon were resilience, gratitude, positivity and unity. During lessons leading up to this assembly lyrics were analysed, melodies and actions were learnt and the true meaning of the messages behind the songs were understood. Mrs Alexandra Prince

Merit Awards Merit: Angus Hourn, Amahya Olsen, Piper Hocking, Amarne Hardisty, Harry Hawkins

Credit: Matilda Moeller, Rory Osborne, Addison Rufus, Eli Williams, Dwight Hunter, Hailey Spencer

Distinction: Will McKenzie, Jaksen Self, Isabelle Ridge, Fynn Auld

Honour: Will McKenzie, Hayden Healey, Mali Hopkins-Davies, Fynn Auld

Banner: Riley McCauley, Blake Payne, Noah Herd, Hunter Auld, Will McKenzie, Cameron Healey, Maddison Ireland, Emily Lousick, Matilda Prince.

Stage 3 Musical On Thursday 15th November Stage 3 will hold their Musical. Students will need to be in their classrooms by 6pm sharp where they will wait to perform. All Stage 3 students are expected to perform as part of their class and will be required to stay until the grand finale. Parents can collect their child from their designated classrooms at the conclusion of the night.

Costume Requirements Please see the stage 3 teachers if you have any problems: 5/6G: teacher designated, please see class list of Museum Freaks as distributed by Mrs Gray 5/6C: black clothes 5/6P: black clothes and rainbow afro 5/6T: black and white clothes 5/6L: black clothes 5/6K: clown costumes and colourful clothes.

P&C News Our next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th November at 6.30pm in the Shed. Please come along. Mr McBroom will be giving an update on the new technology purchased for the school.

Canteen Roster

Wednesday 7th November Jackie Gravitis

Thursday 8th November Volunteer Required

Friday 9th November Kayleen Ahsee

Monday 12th November Lorraine Kerr

Tuesday 13th November Volunteer Required

5/6L and 5/6C News Last Friday Year 6’s from 5/6L and 5/6C planted native, drought hardy plants in the garden in front of their classrooms. We planted Eremophilas, Bottle Brush, Kangaroo Paw, Grevilleas and native grasses. We worked hard planting in the heat and learnt about our native plants, as we went. Things we learnt whilst gardening included eromophila means desert lover; how different leaves on plants help them to retain moisture; how to find the front and back of a plant and the best ones to attract birds and bees. This could not have happened without Miss Constable teaching and supporting us in learning about Australian natives. We also want to thank Mr Edmunds for helping us. Mali and Jia-Rong 5/6L