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This Friday 17th November is a student free day. Staff will be utilising this day for assessment and reporting needs as well as resource development and online training. With internet upgrades also occurring on Friday this week, most staff will be working off site for this day.
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This Friday December 1st, DPS and the Drysdale Community Market are combining for a Festive Night.
Come along for the opening of the new outdoor stage at 4.15pm.
There will be students singing carols, come for BYO picnic dinner or purchase from some of the available market stalls.
There will be Community market stallholders for all your Christmas presents.
Families will need to bring your own chair or picnic rug.
Our Junior School Council will be holding a gold donation festive clothes casual day on Friday Dec 1st to support Ocean Grove Disabled Surfers Association. Students are invited to wear appropriate casual clothes with a festive theme.
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On Saturday I was privileged to attend the Drysdale RSL Remembrance Day ceremony with our School Captains Tom, Lily, Will and Ruby.
The group read a poem by Australian poet Stewart Elliott “Those Who Came Home”.
In the still of the morning, the flag flies at half mast
And the little girl looks up, wonders and asks.
Grandad explains to her it’s a symbol of pride
To remember those who served and sometimes died.
She sees the old men marching in the parade
The crowds have gathered on ANZAC Day
To remember and reflect on legends of past
Of courage and bravery and standing steadfast.
Those who debate what we fight for
Enjoy the freedom that comes from war.
Brave men and women who answered the call
Their future cut short, now names on a wall.
The ANZAC Spirit will live on in the hearts of the young
Honour, pride and passion of a job well done.
To the Airmen, soldiers, sailors, and cadets
We give thanks to you, Lest we Forget.
Remembrance Day marks the date in 1918 when the First World War came to an end. It is officially observed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month each year. The captains did an awesome job reading the poem and paying their respects for those who have served our country.
Glen Lauder
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Over this term we have been working on our staffing for 2024 and are pleased to announce where our staff will be teaching next year. We are looking forward to a great year and are busy planning for the new year as we finish off this one.
Later we will thank and celebrate staff who may be leaving us.
Prep:
Tara van Winckel
Lucy Croxford
Junior:
Lizzie Elliot
Rachel Bright
Dani Thompson/Trent Stephens
Josh Burnie
Middles:
Kellie Thomas
Alice Kuenzer
Bec Hoyne
Ingrid Orvis/Nikki Hyndman
Seniors:
Tash Irvine
Olivia Martin
Simon Keogh
Denise Dean
Michael Nelson
Specialists:
PE: Shane Kennedy
Art: Melinda Henderson/Bronwyn Osborne
Performing Arts: Trent Stephens
Indonesian: Bridget Garbutt
Inclusion and Wellbeing Coach (working title): Nic Alonso
Social Worker: Anthony Martino
Learning Specialist: Simon Keogh
Tutors: Fleur Martin/Denise McPhee
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Christmas is fast approaching and to get into the spirit Parents & Friends are selling Christmas Socks which can be worn for our upcoming Festive Day this Friday, 1st December or purchased for gifts.
This week is your last chance to purchase your Christmas socks, they are available to purchase for $7.00 a pair at the school office, via eftpos. Sales will close this Thursday at 4pm.
Sizes available are:
Extra Small
Small – Limited available
Medium – only 2 pairs left
All proceeds will be going towards new Upgrade Projects around the school next year.
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Please note the canteen will be closed every day this week from Monday 20th to Friday 24th November.
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Christmas is only five weeks away!!!! Have you started your Christmas shopping?
You are in luck, as our Drysdale Community Market is happening this Sunday 19th November at the Drysdale Reserve from 9am. There are around 100 stalls with lots of variety. Make sure you come early to grab your bargains before they are sold.
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With the transition to the new uniform supplier we can only accept plain brown shorts or pants in the old style uniform for donation to our second hand shop.
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We have been advised of a case of Chickenpox (Varicella) which is a highly contagious viral disease is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV). The main symptom is a blistering rash. Chickenpox can be contagious for pregnant women, newborn babies, and people with impaired immunity.
The Department of Health has advised that the communicable period is usually one to two days prior to the development of the rash and the incubation period is 2-3 weeks. Please consult your doctor or contact Nurse on Call 1300 606 024 if you identify any symptoms, also advise the school.
For more information about hand, Chickenpox (varicella), please visit the “Better Health Channel” website. If you suspect your child has chicken pox, please take them to your doctor who will be able to confirm this. Children who have chicken pox are required to be kept off school until all the blisters have dried.
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Go Green Community Working Bee this Friday 24th November 2pm-4:30pm.
Friday 24th November we are holding ‘Go Green’ day. Students are encouraged to wear a touch of green and will be undertaking gardening and a general clean up of our school yard.
From 2pm, all classes will work in the school yard on specific jobs.
Parents are welcome to attend at this time and and help their child’s classes and then everyone is encouraged to continue after school ends where we can really get the school looking great for our end of year celebrations.
We will complete the afternoon at 4:30pm with a sausage sizzle. For catering we need to confirm numbers by this Wednesday 22nd November, if you can help please sign up via the google form to indicate your attendance Sign Up Form.
We are currently looking at the many jobs we have to do and would love to get an indication about how many families will be available to help us.
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Congratulations to our Values Award recipients.
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Festive Casual Day, Festive Night Market and Opening of Outdoor Stage – Friday 1st December 4.00pm-8.00pm
Canteen – Whole School Special Lunch Order Day – Wednesday 6th December (please note no normal canteen orders will be available)
2024 Transition Dates and Times – Tuesday 5th December 9.30 – 10.30 and a longer session on Tuesday 12th December 9.30- 12pm. Further details about transition will be shared closer to the dates listed.
Kids Matter Assembly – Friday 8th December
Curriculum dates for Term 4 – Monday 11th December. This is a Pupil Free Day.
Year 6 Graduation – Tuesday 19th December 6-7pm
Final Assembly – Wednesday 20th December 9.15am
End of Term – Wednesday 20th December, 1.30pm dismissal
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Please see read more for Theircare news
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School Council Members
| President: |
Julie Penfold |
Vice President: |
Stephanie Davey |
| Treasurer: |
Seumas Spark |
Executive Officer: |
Glen Lauder |
| Secretary: |
Evan Wailes |
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| Members: |
Gary Absolom, Kate Lockhart, Miquel Trujillo Coll, Nic Alonso, Tara van Winckel, Rebecca Hoyne, Kate Wojcik |
| School Councillors can be contacted via the school office or school email |
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