SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS 2022

School Principal: Greg Sampson   President: Jennie Hauselberger 

 Vice President: Josh Cook Treasurer: Peter Down  DET Rep: Sandra Gove   Secretary: Duanne Corbett Vice Secretary: Hannah Young

Parent Reps: Radmila Lindner, Chris Avery, Isaac Eldridge, Erin Wallace.

Dimboola Primary School would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Wimmera Mallee area:

the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk peoples, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

I trust that people had a relaxing holiday period with students having the opportunity to recharge their batteries and also providing a little bit of help around the house and garden. Our teachers visited many different places including South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. This term is going to be another busy one with

· 5/6 host pre-service teacher Josh Keller

· Grade 3 – 6 students developing their speeches for House Public Speaking,

· Assessments being completed in reading, writing, phonics and mathematics,

· The primary school fete will be held on Friday 21st October 4:30 – 7:30.

· The swimming program and swimming carnival,

· Year 6 to 7 transition programs,

· Kinder transition programs,

· Grade 3 – 6 students will be involved in Bike Education.

· Pre-service teacher Kara Johnson will be involved in a placement with Prep students later in the term.

· Grade Prep/1 extended day, Grade 2 sleep over.

Josh Keller, a third-year pre-service teacher from Latrobe University will be working in 5/6 Gove for the next three weeks. We trust that his time there is filled with lots of learning and he can develop strong connections with the students and staff that he comes into contact.

To provide people with a glimpse of some possible things to occur at the Fete

The very popular spinning wheel with Michael Henderson and Russell Hunter preparing for another spin.

All students in Years Three to Six are involved in speaking on a topic of their choice based around the theme of History. Students in Year Three and Four will speak for a minimum of two minutes and a maximum of three minutes. Students in Years Five and Six will speak for between three and four minutes.

They will initially present to their class, then their House. Should they be successful in being chosen as one of the four representatives for their House, they will present at the House Public Speaking Final on Friday

4th November to Judges Mrs Charlotte Pyers and Miss Jessica Fell. Parents or extended family who wish to watch the speeches are invited to attend at any stage during proceedings. Please make sure you sign in at the office prior to attending the classroom. House Public Speaking - History: Grade 3/4 Topics:

Prep enrolments are now being accepted for 2023. The enrolment pack may be collected from the front office, with Kate or Kelly being available to assist with any questions you may have. As you can imagine staffing is dependent upon enrolment figures so the sooner, we are able to finalise student numbers, the sooner we can get our staffing sorted out for next year.

Today was the last day of our school review. Following this, we will develop our goals for the next four years and create a strategic plan. I found the process to be thorough and highly informative. It has reinforced the work that has occurred over the last four years, in particular the focus on teaching phonics, fluency and phonemic awareness in reading and writing. This would not have been possible without the support of Mrs Klinge (DMSC Principal), Mr Kellett (Principal Warracknabeal Primary School), Dr Joanna Day (Senior Improvement Education Leader), Mr Fearnside (School reviewer), Mrs Gove and Mrs Jennie Hauselberger

(School Council President). In addition, I acknowledge the information provided by parent/carers, teachers and education support staff. I look forward to our strategic plan being developed.

Could lunch orders please be clearly labelled with the correct teacher/class 

 It needs to be easily read and placed in the correct lunch order tubs.

Thank you.

A reminder to families to return their bus permission notes in order for their child/ren to travel on the bus. This outlines rules of bus travel. It is my hope that all children will follow the rules outlined in order to keep everyone safe travelling to and from school.

There are a number of items in the main building near the canteen that have been found in the yard. If you have lost something please go and have a look to see if it belongs to you.

This Thursday 6th October at 2pm we will be holding a general parents club meeting to discuss things that will be happening in Term 4.

All are welcome, Thank you

Monday 3rd October – Friday 14th October – House Public Speaking preparation

Wednesday 5th October – Grade 1/2 and 4/5 involved in Hip Hop Dancing

Friday 7th October – Greater Western Region Athletics Ballarat – go Seth (Discus) and Ryan Williams (1500m)

Monday 17th October to Friday 21st October – House Public Speaking present to their class groups

Wednesday 19th October – Cultural Performance (only students who have paid for this will be involved in attending the performance). School council 6:30 start.

Friday 21st October – Dimboola Primary School Fete 4:30 – 7:30 pm

Monday 24th October – Cultural Performance (only students who have paid for this will be involved in attending the performance)

Thursday 27th October – 5/6 students present to their House Groups for House Public Speaking. (All welcome to attend)

Friday 28th October – 3/4 House Public Speaking present to House Groups (All welcome to attend)

Monday 31st October – Report Writing Day – student free

Tuesday 1st November – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Friday 4th November – Final of the House Public Speaking Competition 9:30 start (All welcome to attend)

Wednesday 16th November – School Council Meeting 6:30 start

Wednesday 23rd November – Cultural Performance (only students who have paid for this will be involved in attending the performance)

Thursday 24th November – Prep/1 extended day, Grade 2 sleep over.

Monday 28th November, Tuesday 29th November, Thursday 1st December, Friday 2nd December, Monday 4th December, Wednesday 7th December and Thursday 8th December – swimming program (helpers needed)

Tuesday 6th December – Bump up day, Kinder visit

Wednesday 7th December – School Council Meeting 6:30 start

Friday 9th December – Swimming Carnival

Friday 16th December – Fun run organized by the Parent’s Club

Tuesday 20th December – Last day of school – students to bring old clothing to assist with cleaning up and moving classes.