I hope everyone has had a relaxing holiday. It was great to see everyone back in school yesterday. Term 3 is always a busy term.

In the next few weeks there is the school athletics day and swimming. Both will be done differently this year as a result of changes to the Education Department’s parent payment policy.

Athletics will be held on the school oval rather than at Landy Field and will involve the whole school. It has to be held at this time of year because it is a qualifying event for District and Regional Championships that happen later this term.

All children will be offered two days of swimming with those costs covered through state funding to the school. Students will have the opportunity to attend a further three days of swimming, the cost for which is a charge to parents.

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I would like remind everyone who cycles to school of the importance of staying safe. We had two incidents yesterday after school when students narrowly avoided accidents because they were not following basic safe practices.

In the first incident students were not crossing Clifton Springs Road with the help of our crossing patrols with the result that one bike was hit by a vehicle coming up the road. Fortunately, the driver was observing the speed restrictions that apply in a school zone and was also watching out for our students. I am very grateful to him for both these things.

A few minutes later a different group cycled straight out across Bayshore Avenue in front of a passing car. They had not stopped or looked. This car was being driven by one of our parents. Only their quick reactions and awareness prevented an accident.

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Mitch Bruns has accepted a position to teach at Belmont Primary School for Term 3 and 4. His class will be taught by Jess Wailes for the remainder of the 2022.

SD will now be supported by Nic Alonso each Thursday and Friday.

The Principal team will continue to adapt and work together to support students.

 

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There is still a vacancy on our School Council for a Parent representative. If there is any parent who Is interested in joining the Council to support the school, please contact me through the school office or by email philip.dunlop-moore@education.vic.gov.au .

The Council meets twice a term on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.

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Some of our Senior students participated in the Barwon Region Debating competition. We had two very strong teams. They worked very hard to argue for and against the topic ‘Digital Technology improves the lives of children’.

The competition was fierce with Point Lonsdale providing some very strong arguments however it was fabulous to see our Drysdale teams providing some very convincing counterarguments. At the end of the debate we were defeated by only 1 point for both teams. We were very proud of every student involved.

Our debating teams worked well together, followed the very strict guidelines and showed fabulous sportsmanship. Well done to all of our debaters. We cannot wait for the next one!

 

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Our Inquiry Showcase ended our Term with a bang!. Our students were so excited to finally showcase their work to family and friends.

Thank you to every person who ventured through our Senior space to enjoy the fabulous projects that our students have been working on.

It was exciting to see every student feeling proud and showcasing their chosen wondering that was created through our Big Idea: Living things grow and adapt to survive the physical conditions of their environment.

A fabulous day!

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Drysdale Primary School is hosting our very first ‘Potato Fair!’ For those who remember Spring Fair, it will be similar but with a potato twist.

We are seeking volunteers to help out on or prior to this event.

Are you savvy with organising food stalls, sponsors, have any expertise/contacts that you think could benefit this event, or if you have any spare time to help….WE NEED YOU!! 

During term 3, we will start to organise and generate ideas.

Potato Fair will be held on Thursday 8th December 2022.

A meeting will be held this Thursday 14th July at 3:45-4:30pm in the BER building (Junior Space).

If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to, please feel free to fill out this Google Form https://forms.gle/DJWxNGjrkbyG86i78 and we can get in touch.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! We look forward to seeing you there!

Bridget Garbutt & Rebecca Hoyne

DPS Classroom Teachers

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The Parents and Friends Group (P&FG) are a group of parents/carers who volunteer their time to organise some wonderful events that support the DPS school community, raises funds for our school and create lasting memories for our students and their families.

We are always looking to welcome new members to the group. If you are interested in joining the P&FG or to assist in any events, please contact our Secretary, Rhiannon, via dpsparentsandfriendsgroup@gmail.com

The P&FG are currently planning the following events in Term 3 to raise money for the Outdoor Stage:

* Rolling Pin Pie Drive
* Superman Stall
* Bunnings BBQ

Further information on how you can support these events to follow.

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A Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) is required when volunteering at all of our school events.

You can go online at  Working With Children’s Check  and fill out an application.

Please provide the Administration office with either a copy of your WWCC or the confirmation email stating your application has been approved.

Information regarding Parents Volunteering at Drysdale Primary School induction

All volunteers that support Drysdale Primary School need to complete the appropriate training once a year.

Volunteers are invited to attend an induction and training session:

Date: Tuesday 19 July 2022

Time: 2.30pm

Where: Wellbeing Hub

Please sign in at the office on arrival.

This training and a current Working with Children Check are all you need to volunteer at the school or to support camps and excursions.

 

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We hope that the entire Drysdale Primary School community had a relaxing and enjoyable Winter holiday break. It’s hard to believe that the school year is half over already. We hope that those that attended enjoyed our Rocketeers Holiday Program.

In regards to the current Covid situation we ask that if your child tests positive to Covid and has attended OSHC while potentially contagious or was booked into OSHC and now will not attend please contact our Customer Care team on 1300 105 343. This not only helps us follow our Covid Safe Plan and processes, but families will also benefit as they will not have to pay for any sessions of care that a child misses due to having Covid or for other covid related reasons.

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