OUR MISSION

A Community that ignites curiosity and prepares children for

the future.

OUR VALUES

Respect, Responsibility, Integrity

IMPORTANT DATES:

11th September Walk to school day 14th & 15th Sep 3 Way Conference 25th September Sausage Sizzle Last Day of Term 3

NOTES HOME:

Student Intentions for 2021

Way/Howieson

SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC:

Available to all school

age children. To arrange an appointment call

8922 6466

OFFICE HOURS:

7.45AM - 3.15PM

SUPERVISION PROVIDED BETWEEN

7:50am TO 2:45pm

Dear Parents/Carers What a busy and exciting few weeks we have left for Term 3. Students are becoming very excited that they will be sharing their learning goals and achievements with you on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th September. It is wonderful to see students taking control of their own learning through being aware of where they are in their learning journey and being able to identify the next step needed for them to improve. Please book an appointment online to share this journey with your child on the following site www.schoolinterviews.com.au The weather is giving us a great indication of how close we are to the end of the term. The humidity is building and the days are becoming hotter. Hydration in this weather is extremely important. Please make sure your child has a labelled water bottle with them each day and a hat with their name on it. Durack School is a Restorative Practice School. When students have altercations with others, we ensure that every voice is heard and that we are not jumping to unfair judgements or consequences in our behaviour management. At times, depending on the event, this process can spill over to the following day. I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to conduct themselves appropriately while on school grounds. Approaching students or parents to resolve conflicts which may have occurred whilst at school or outside of school is not acceptable conduct.

9th September 2020 Term 3 Newsletter No. 14

Website address: http://durackschool.nt.edu.au/

Phone: 89977555 Email: durack.school@ntschools.net.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dignity and Determination

ABSENCES Please contact the school

if your child is absent.

This may be done in the following ways:

Phoning the office

on 89977555 Note to your child's

teacher Emailing the school

durack.school@ntschools.net

email via school website

If your child is absent for

three or more consecutive days a

Doctor’s certificate is required. Please see

Department of Education guidelines for further

information.

Updating Information

If you have changed any of your details such as

address, phone number, medical conditions or any other information please inform us at the Office so

we are able to update your child’s records.

Student Banking

The Commonwealth

Bank will resume Student Dollarmite

banking Term 3

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the way a situation is being managed, we welcome you to discuss this with the class teacher or a member of the leadership team. Be mindful that we are one school, one family that have all children’s best interests at heart. Friday September 11th is National Walk Safely to School Day. This is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking can provide for the long term well-being of our children. So leave the car keys on the bench, put your walking shoes on and don’t forget to use the school crossing. Due to COVID 19, we are unable to hold our Sports Day. This year we will be having fun Sports Mornings that will be held each day from 8am to 10am in Week 10. This will begin on Monday 21st September with T/1 classes and conclude on Thursday with Year 5/6 classes. Unfortunately due to COVID regulations, parents will not be able to attend. We will take lots of photos to share with you though. Kind Regards Kerry Vincent

TRANSITION STUDENTS NT NEWS LIFT OUT

Students in Transition had their class photos

taken for the annual NT News ’Transition First Years’ lift out.

The NT News will publish this on

22nd September 2020

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As we are getting close to the end of Term 3 please be aware that our Canteen will be closed Week 10

SCHOOL RAFFLE

Raffle tickets will be handed out to all families by the end of the week The raffle will be drawn at Assembly on Friday 25 September 2020.

Deckchair Cinema ~ Family Pass Flip Out Family Pass Zambrero Oasis Palmerston ~ Voucher-Cheesecake Shop

Valued at over $250

Tumbling Waters Retreat ~ 1 Night Holiday Villa Deckchair Cinema ~ Family Pass

RFDS Darwin Tourist Family ~ Family Pass Cheesecake Shop ~ $25 Voucher

Cheesecake Shop ~ $25 Voucher Zambrero Oasis Palmerston ~ Voucher

Week 2– Early Years

3/4 Sibenaler ~ Oskar & Enna 3/4 Pierce ~ Jack & Lincon 3/4 Herrick ~ Layla & Dale 3/4 Kellam ~ Noah & Hailey 3/4 Woodrow ~ Deon & Daniel 3/4 Fluri ~ Isabella & Andre 5/6 Kaur ~ Jackson & Layla 5/6 Leah ~ Shayla & Jakobi 5/6 Harvey ~ Jett & Cohen 5/6 Ireland ~ Neil & Madalyn 5/6 O’Halloran ~ Finn & Jagger

Student of the Week

Week 6~ Upper Primary

Student of the Week

Week 7 ~ Early Years

Trans Fullarton ~ Ryan & Sophie Trans Henderson ~ Hrishita & Charlotte 1/2 McNeil ~ Ellie & Mikayla 1/2 Reeves ~ Lily Rose & Lucas 1/2 Way ~ Jaden & Russell 1/2 Short ~ Patrick & Elora 1/2 Robbins ~ Lachlan & Alexis T/1 Hawkett ~ Roberto & Isabella

Hudson Hayward

Sierra Kennedy

Neil McGinnis

Makellar McLaren

Deon Murphy

Teagan Kapitula

Mikayla C

Elliot Maclean

Joshua Chatindivara

Shayla Berry

Layla Kirkman

Ethan

On Track AT DURACK

Patrick Warby Aleen Amjid

Zara Morrison

CONGRATULATIONS FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING AT ASSSEMBLY!

Joshua Chatindivara

Zahra Rizvi

Declan Hudson

Ben Quedley

Kurt Baumann

Alana Ward

Alexandra Merlino

Jett Monahan Roberts

Jakobi Davies

Ben Quedley

Andre Eva

Hannah Pierce

Awards will be presented at upcoming Assemblies Upper Primary - Week 8

Early Years - Week 9

In 3/4 Fluri we LOVE Maths...

Matthew: I love to be challenged! Jackson: I love Math Towers. Emma-Jane: I like learning new things. Connor: I love how there is always something to learn.

Isabella: I like adding numbers together. Elliot: I just love numbers! Tee’rah: I like subtracting numbers. Summer: I love things that challenge me.

Emma: I like learning new things with Miss Fluri at the jellybean table. Mylie: I like learning with Miss Fluri. Andre: I love division.

Madison: I like number problems. Sini: I like to subtract things. Claudia: I like to work things out with my group. Sophia-Rose: I like to partition num-bers. Oliver:

Oliver: I like that there are so many different strategies to use to work out hard sums. Zara: I love to use different strategies to work things out. Jarvis: Maths helps me learn new strategies.

We enjoy learning to speak Japanese. Here we are learning a song about animals.

Germs, germs, germs. During our inquiry unit we have been investigating how germs spread, what we can do to stop them spreading and the different ways we can keep ourselves fit and healthy.

We enjoy working together to write a re-count about Mrs Fullarton’s weekend. Then we write a recount about our weekend.

We love Maths. We have been focusing on addition and learning to solve addition problems by using different strategies.

Transition Fullarton A snapshot of our day

Children who reside in Durack, Yarrawonga and Pinelands or have a sibling already attending Durack School are eligible to enrol. If your child is turning 4 after June 30th this year, they are

eligible to enrol after their Birthday if places are available and with the understanding that the child will access more than 12 months of preschool.

If your child is turning 4 on or before June 30th 2021 they are

eligible to commence preschool at the beginning of the year. Enrolment forms are available from our office, please call us on 89 977 555 or email on durack.school@ntschools.net

DURACK PRESCHOOL ENROLMENTS FOR 2021

NOW OPEN

PRESCHOOL

1. The ‘Kiss and Go’ Lane is the front curve along the sidewalk. This is a designated drop off area. DO NOT leave your car unattended in this lane.

2. The ‘Kiss and Go’ Lane is for student drop off only. Adults may not exit their car.

3. When using the ‘Kiss and Go’, pull as far forward as the lane or the car in front of you allows.

4. Students should always EXIT vehicles curb side (to the left), so please adjust any car/booster seats to enable exiting from your vehicle. Your child should be 100% prepared to exit the car with all their belongings. They need to be able to do this independently.

Please ensure students come to school each day dressed in the correct Durack School uniform.

Shirts: Royal blue polo shirt, with embroidered Durack School logo and collar detail.

Dedicated Year 6 shirts may be worn by Year 6 students. They are not to be worn for excursions, special assemblies, official presentations (awards, ANZAC DAY), school photographs and occasions when students are representing Durack School. Shorts: Plain black, in a loose-fitting style, without pictures, patterns or edgings and the length at least ¾ way down the thigh. Skirts/Skorts: Plain black, without pictures, patterns or edgings and the length at least ¾ way down the thigh. Hats: Durack School’s bucket hat.