Dernancourt School Newsletter

Have you been watching our Facebook Page? Are you wondering why you are watching this space?

Last year our teachers shared some ideas about using our outdoor space for new learning. We already have an amazing nature play area for groups to sit, learn and play together. This space was designed in 2015 with sharing circles, role play and science in mind. We now have some amazing ideas about how we can make it better! Work has started on bringing our ideas to reality and creating new learning opportunities this week and we were so excited that we held off the newsletter yesterday so that we could share the updated pictures with you!! Definitely worth the wait.  

This year we have been encouraged to take learning outside so we have seen our R/1 classes working with Gaby Freer, the DfE Felixstow 2 MENFO based at our site. They have become actively involved and engaged in fun music activities through singing, using chants and poems, moving, creating and the playing of instruments.  Gaby has also presented via Teams into each classroom via their interactive board. These learners were so excited to see the "TV lady" walking in our corridors that some of them burst into song 😀.

Harmony Day/Week is a major event on our calendar and is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. It is a time of real excitement within the school and an excellent opportunity, early in the school year, to affirm our commitment to celebrating and respecting difference and diversity within our school community. As well as dressing up, we celebrate Harmony Week with classroom and whole-school activities. Our major activity this year involves all students decorating a circle of belonging to contribute to the creation of a belonging tree,

As always, the success of activities like Harmony Day depends on everyone’s contribution. We encourage all families to discuss Harmony Day and Harmony Week with their children and what it means to them. 

Did you know March 21st is also the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination? If you would like to discuss any aspect of our approach to Harmony Day, please contact classroom teachers by email or Seesaw.

Thanks to our 2022 Harmony Week organizing committee for sharing websites, activities and ideas.

Kellie

2022 Harmony Week Committee: Georgina Watkins, Jacinta Robinson, Izzy Moore, Ingrid Molnar, and Rose Crompton.

Kytons Easter Fundraiser

Get your order in quick for some Kytons Easter goodies!!

You can place your order via the QKR! App (go to Dernancourt School, bottom of the menu page, click on the Kytons Fundraiser, and then select your items.)

Orders close (QKR) Wed 6th April and you will receive your orders on Thurs 14th April.

Paper order forms were sent out earlier. Copies are available from the front office.

The ROLE

This position is responsible for the overall coordination and operations of the School Canteen, including volunteers. The Canteen provides from 50 to 250 school lunches per day via an online ordering platform, as well as over the counter sales during break times.

The manager works 20 hours per week during term, and an additional 1-2 days each school holidays to ensure that the Canteen is ready for the term ahead. 

The PERSON

The successful candidate will be someone who has:

• experience in a similar role 
• demonstrated efficiency in Canteen procedures
• a demonstrated ability to effectively lead, plan, organise and control the day-to-day operations of the food service including finance and people
• an ability to be flexible and adaptable and to make sound judgments and decisions when working with staff and students, taking into account Health and Safety practices and regulations; and DfE and school policies and guidelines (including Right Bite).
• a demonstrated ability to be a positive team player, motivate and work collaboratively.
• a professional approach and strong work ethic.
• experience using Qkr software or equivalent

Applications should include copies of Working with Children Clearance and RRAN- EC certificate. 

For more information /  Job Description and to apply please contact

Kellie Anderson (Principal)

Dernancourt School ph: 8261 2677

Please submit all applications to the Principal at dl.0982.leaders@schools.sa.edu.au 

Applications close 11:00am Friday 1st April 2022.

Calling all Dernancourt football legends - we need more players to complete the teams!

Pretty soon the football season will be upon us and another season of fun to be had.

At the moment we are on the lookout for both players and volunteers.

Dernancourt school will be again be involved in the mixed competition and girls are strongly encourage to apply.

In previous years we have had three teams, Seniors Juniors and Minis.

 This year we are hoping to get three teams again but this will depend upon the help of parents.

Previous experience in coaching or team management is not necessary so if you feel you want to come and have a go, then please volunteer.

Training is on a Thursday afternoon and games are always on a Saturday morning at Charles Campbell College.

If students use their ORSR sports voucher then there are no registration costs to parents and all participants receive 2xSANFL minor round tickets, an SANFL branded hat and a football.

We have always endeavoured to give the same opportunities to players irrespective of their experience or skill level, with the goal of the team to encourage participation and mateship. We always try to make sure that every player gets the same amount of time on the ground during the match.

As a coach, a Working With Children Check is required but is an easy process and all expenses are covered.

Teams needed to be registered by 1st April. We still are in need of more players to fill the teams.

Please email Ian Whistler at ianjwhistler@gmail.com or call 0417 085 215 for further information

PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FORM IF YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL THIS SEASON.

Congratulations to Renesh Khatri and Scarlett Sachse. Both P7 students represented Dernancourt School at Payneham Pool on Friday 18th March at SAPSASA Swimming.

Scarlett came third in the Under 11's Butterfly and Renesh came third in Under 11's backstroke. Renesh also competed in the 50m freestyle.

Well done Scarlett and Renesh, we are proud of your sporting efforts!

Are you interested in representing our school in basketball?

More students are needed to fill the teams. We are especially looking for players who are in Years 5 or 6.

Interested players, please complete the eform on the Skoolbag app.

If you have any questions please contact Rearna Bennett on 0428887175.