Dudley Public School Newsletter

September was Childhood Cancer Month and the amazing students of Dudley Public School helped to raise a phenomenal amount of money for this great cause.

It started with a raffle with students able to buy a raffle ticket for $1 every morning. And on Friday morning we were able to give out over 40 prizes to lucky students. This part of our fundraising raised $478.

On the last day of term, we held an out of uniform day asking students for a gold coin donation. Our unbelievably generous community and students helped raise $305.

On top of all this generosity we held a snow cone day from Tropical Sno. As a special reward for what has been a tumultuous and trying year for all. This was VERY well received by our students (and staff) and we were lucky enough to raise $190 from this.

In total, we managed to raise an astonishing $973 and we have decided to donate half of this money to the Neuroblastoma Foundation and half of the money to the Leukemia Foundation in honour of two of our much loved students.  

We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our students and their family members for your extreme generosity to two causes that are close to our hearts. It says a great deal about the kindness and compassion of our beautiful community.

WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF MY CHILD CONTINUES TO HAVE UNACCEPTABLE ABSENCES?

It is important to understand that the Department of Education may be required to take further action where children of compulsory school age have recurring numbers of unexplained or unjustified absences from school. Some of the following actions may be undertaken:

• Compulsory Schooling Conferences

You may be asked, along with your child, to attend a Compulsory Schooling Conference. The conference will help to identify the supports your child may need to have in place so they attend school regularly. The school, parents and agencies will work together to develop an agreed plan (known as Undertakings) to support your child’s attendance at school.

• Application to the Children’s Court - Compulsory Schooling Order

If your child’s attendance at school remains unsatisfactory the Department may apply to the Children’s Court for a Compulsory Schooling Order. The Children’s Court magistrate may order a Compulsory Schooling Conference to be convened.

• Prosecution in the Local Court

School and Department staff remain committed to working in partnership with you to address the issues which are preventing your child’s full participation at school. In circumstances where a breach of compulsory schooling orders occurs further action may be taken against a parent in the Local Court. The result of court action can be the imposition of a community service order or a fine.