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Dear families,

Hello, Bonjour, Buenos Dias, G’Day, Guten Tag, Konichiwa, Ciao, Shallom, Dobrey Dyen to all the beautiful parents, grandparents and carers of Dungay PS...

UPCOMING EVENTS

These dates are also listed in our app

WEEK 9

Mon 16 Sept Swimming program continues (final week) Tues 17 Sept Swimming Gymnastics program (final) P&C meeting, 6pm Wed 18 Sept Swimming Thur 19 Sept Swimming FNC public speaking finals, THSthPS Super Me program, Yrs 5/6, 1.30pm Fri 20 Sept Swimming Ball games at Tumbulgum PS

WEEK 10

Tues 24 Sept—Thur 26 Sept Aranyani camp Thur 26 Sept K-3 Incredizoology at WHS Campers return to school Fri 27 Sept Last day of term

TERM 4

WEEK 1

Mon 14 Oct Students and staff commence term 4

WEEK 2

Tues 22 Oct Kindy 2020 orientation #1, 9.15am-11.00am

WEEKLY

Assembly: 2.15pm each Friday in 5/6JR.

Canteen: Each Mon, Wed & Friday.

Playgroup: Each Tuesday 9am

Newsletter also available on the website & app.

Week 9 | Term 3

16 September 2019

DUNGAY PUBLIC SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Thank you to all the students and parents who brought in permission notes to allow all year 3-6 students to go to cricket last week. It was a fun day for all students and teachers. At Dungay PS we are working to create a culture where students are responsible for bringing their permission notes in on time. We are also trying to create a culture where Dungay students have the confidence to attend special activities

organised by the school even if the student is not enthusiastic about it.

Currently our school library is in the process of being completed. We have had a professional librarian in

to go through our books and setting up the library ready for students to start borrowing in term 4.

Thank you to all the Dungay PS staff who are assisting the swim school program. We have noticed a huge improvement in the confidence and skills of the students who have attended. This is the last week

of the program.

Only two weeks until holidays. Over the next two weeks our school will be involved in the small schools ball games competition and students in Years 4-6 will be involved in our school camp. We currently have Mr Simpson and Mrs Ryan taking well deserved long service leave. Ms Jarvis and Mrs Fairhall will be teaching kindergarten and Year 3/4 respectively. Next week our incredibly hard working Kim, Josh and

Di will be on long service leave.

ENROLLING NOW FOR 2020

Our kindy orientation is starting next term on Tuesday 22 October. We would love to see any parents

who are thinking of enrolling their child at this beautiful school.

If you have a child eligible to commence kindergarten in 2020, or have a friend or neighbour with a child ready to start school please make contact with us as soon as possible. We are proud of the unique,

individualised and high quality of education that is offered at Dungay PS.

Did you know? Dungay PS has a unique setting that consists of open spaces, outdoor learning deck

and tall, magical trees. All creating a calm and productive space to learn, laugh and play.

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Murwillumbah weather bom.gov.au

Mon 16 Sept 29°C Tues 17 Sept 28°C Wed 18 Sept 26°C Thur 19 Sept 25°C Fri 20 Sept 25°C

ENROLMENTS FOR 2020 BEING TAKEN NOW AT DUNGAY PS

P&C MEETING

Tuesday 17 September, 6pm

All parents and carers are invited to attend the P&C meeting being held tomorrow night from 6pm. Important end of year events will be

discussed, such as the Year 6 Farewell and presentation night.

BALL GAMES

Friday 20 September

This Friday all children will be travelling to Tumbulgum PS for the annual Small Schools Ball Games competition. We will be travelling by bus leaving at 9.15am and returning in time for afternoon buses. Parents are most welcome to attend and can take their child straight to Tumbulgum to meet us there. Our students have been practising with Mr Hollis to fine tune their skills. We expect all students who are

not swimming to attend the ball games.

ARANYANI CAMP

24-26 September 2019

Thank you to all the parents who have paid. Payments close for the camp this Wednesday. Another note will go home this week of a final

reminder as to what is expected from the students at camp.

HAVE YOU DONE AN AUDIT ON YOUR CHILD’S TECHNOLOGY LATELY?

Technology and the use of social media is becoming more prevalent in our families households. Never before have children had access to so many mediums and information. Cyber bullying is becoming one of the most concerning issues around technology and social media. Here are some tips for parents help students to be safe when using

social media.

Please check your child’s social activity weekly. This means checking your child’s accounts such as Minecraft, Instagram,

Facebook, Roblox, Fortnite, Snapchat, etc.

Please monitor conversations your child may be having with friends. Please go through their friends list to see who is able to

access their photos and private information.

Please check to see if your child has ghosting accounts for Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat etc, meaning students may have created two accounts. This is very common for children, you may

be surprised.

Each week try to create a time where you and your child have open and honest conversations about any social media issues they may have. They will make mistakes and as parents we need

to be there for them, to educate and teach them to be safe.

Please check that your child has not used your credit card or debit card to purchase online resources without your permission.

You may laugh, but this is also very common.

Joshua Stephens

Principal

Operation Art

Congratulations to Eartha! Her artwork has been chosen to be exhibited at the Amory Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park as part of Operation Art, an initiative of the Children’s Hospital

Westmead. Well done!

Les Peterkin Portrait Prize

Congratulations to Elsie, Ewan and Sam for having winning artworks in the LPPP. They have been invited to the Tweed Valley Art Gallery on Thursday 26 September to

attend a special viewing.

Congratulations also to Aqua, Eli, Joel, Kaleb, Laili-Bell and Miah whose artworks were accepted in the LPPP book

that will travel around.

Merit and Keys to Success Awards—week 8

KR

Jai—Huge improvement with class work.

Ronja—Always using manners and being kind.

Xarlie—Demonstrating Resilience with her speech.

Riley K—Outstanding Persistence with swimming.

Ryder—Demonstrating amazing confidence during swim school

Connor—Showing amazing Confidence during class activities.

Jaxon—Demonstrating outstanding behaviour.

Eartha—Fantastic sounding out of words during reading on level 7.

1/2M

Sam B—Consistent effort in science.

Seth—Continuous participation in class discussions.

Savanna—Persistence in comprehension.

Ami—Always being kind to classmates.

3/4S

Charlie—Being on task in class activities.

Linc—Trying his best with reading.

Willow D—Getting along with her peers.

Alfie—Always presenting neat book work.

5/6JR

Mia—Improved confidence to have a go.

Sienna—Improvements and effort in maths.

Skyla—Excellent drawing skills in art.

Rupa—Improvements to get himself organised.

Nikita—Having Resilience to be herself.

Zeon—Improved organisation in class.

Student achievements

Principal’s Awards

Congratulations to

Principal Award recipients:

William D, 5/6JR

Ava C, KR

Swim school

FNC athletics

Congratulations to Chloe A and Chloe-May on their outstanding effort to advance through to the NSW PSSA State Athletics carnival. Chloe A came second in discus and third in shotput to advance in these two sports. Chloe May came third in high jump and fourth in long jump and has advanced in high jump. We are very proud to have two state representatives from Dungay PS.

Public speaking

Congratulations to all students who participated in our public speaking competition, showing great confidence and enthusiasm.

All the best to Sam B, Holly and Ewan who are our stage winners and will be representing Dungay PS at the FNC public speaking awards being held at Tweed Heads South PS this Thursday.

Community

Come along and give basketball a go!

SDA hall on Racecourse Road.

TRY SCRATCH CODING We have new Scratch coding challenge cards. Or put together your own game or animation. For ages 8 and over. Bookings essential: Tuesday 01 October 3pm Murwillumbah Library 02 6670 2427 Thursday 10 October 10.30am Tweed Heads Library 07 5569 3150 ROALD DAHL STORYTIME Join us for a special Roald Dahl storytime with games and craft. Best suited for children aged three and over. Bookings essential. Wednesday 02 October 11am Tweed Heads library 07 5569 3150. SPECIAL GUINEA PIG STORYTIME You won't want to miss this storytime! Join us for stories and craft and meet our special Guinea Pig guests. For ages 3 to 5. Wednesday 02 October 11am Murwillumbah Library 02 6670 2427.

SPECIAL STORYTIME – SEEDS AND PLANTS Join us for a special storytime about plants and seeds. Best suited for children aged 3 and over. Wednesday 09 October 11am Tweed Heads Library 07 5569 3150 WEAVING CRAFT Traditional and fun weaving with sticks and yarn to create a colourful hanging ornament. Best suited for ages 8+. Bookings essential: Thursday 10 October 9am Kingscliff Library 02 6674 1607 CREATE YOUR OWN SUCCULENT GARDEN Start your own garden by growing hardy, easy to care for plants - succulents! Best suited for ages 8+. Places limited - Bookings essential. Thursday 10 October 3pm Murwillumbah Library 02 6670 2427

HOW’S YOUR SPRING GARDEN? Don’t forget – as a member of the Tweed Area libraries, you can take home seeds for your garden. Ask library staff for more information. Borrow – Grow - Return. Available at: Tweed Heads Library 07 5569 3150 Murwillumbah Library 02 6670 2427 Kingscliff Library 02 6674 1607 ARTSPACE – FREE ART SESSIONS IN THE LIBRARY Artspace is open to school aged children during the school holidays and school term. Weekly drop-in sessions explore art, creativity and reimaging while introducing new skills that encourage creative play in an informal, fun environment. Every Thursday from 3pm Tweed Heads Library 07 5569 3150 LEGO IN THE LIBRARY Free play! Bring out your inner architect. Tuesday 8 October to Friday 11 October 10am to 4pm Murwillumbah Library 02 6670 2427

Multiple activities on offer these holidays at local libraries