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Dimboola Primary School is a Child Safe School

"We strive to empower our students to reach their potential in a safe and inclusive school and live by our school values"

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.

MRS GOVE WILL BE TAKING LEAVE IN 2023 AND TERM 1 OF 2024

After 16 years of teaching at Dimboola Primary School, Mrs Gove will be taking leave for next year and term one of 2024. Our school will miss her expertise and experience during her leave. Sandra has had a huge impact on the students at Dimboola Primary School with her commonsense, no-nonsense approach and her multitude of hats that she has worn. Mrs Gove has overseen the literacy and numeracy instruction at the school in her role as Learning Specialist. Mrs Gove has taught 5/6, 4/5/6, 3/4, Reading Recovery and undertaken tutoring. I know that the school will miss her during her leave. We will miss her sage advice, leadership and friendship. Have a wonderful time Mrs Gove.

MR GEARY RESIGNING

Mr Geary, the man with the odd socks and bubbly personality will be resigning from Dimboola Primary School at the end of this year. Mr Geary has worked in our school as an education support staff member since 2011. He has performed the role of welfare support, Quicksmart tutor and overseen first aid. He was a person who students felt they could go to if they needed to talk with someone. Mr Geary was quick with a quip to lift the mood of the team. Pat, and his wife Lynne, will be relocating to Portland. We wish them well in the next stage of their lives.

STAFFING UPDATES

I am pleased to say that we have been successful in recruiting staff for next year with people being appointed to all vacant positions. Announcements of class teachers and grades will be made on Tuesday 13th December. This time is filled with excitement as students learn their new classmates and who their teacher/s will be for the following year.

VOLUNTARY PARENT PAYMENT POLICY

School council met and ratified to keep the parent payments at $125 for 2023. This represents tremendous value for education at Dimboola Primary School, with students attending having all their stationery supplies, computers and photocopying provided for the year. While this is a voluntary payment, I request payment to allow our school to function without having to penny pinch. I thank parents/carers for their continued support of our school moving forward. A letter will be sent home to all families this week. A copy of the policy is also available on our website.

SWIMMING PROGRAM

I am pleased that the swimming program has commenced following a slight delay due to the pool not being ready. Students have been grouped according to ability and are working with instructors to develop their water proficiency. Mrs Lees has implemented a few initiatives this year which seem to be working well. These include putting in temporary lane ropes to allow students and teachers with opportunities for swimming without accidentally bumping into other groups during their activity and hiring some Austswim trained instructors.

The 3 – 6 students will meet today to determine which events they compete in for the swimming carnival on Friday 9th December. The program will be sent out in due course. For your information the swimming commences at 10:00 and should conclude by 3:00 at the Dimboola Swimming Pool.

I am on the lookout for some volunteers to assist with the running of the carnival. Positions requiring to be filled including marshals, finish officials, a timer, a barbeque cooker and people to assist in the junior races at the shallow end of the pool. If you are available to assist, please contact me at your earliest convenience at school on 5389 1270.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS, VICE CAPTAINS AND HOUSE CAPTAIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

The presentation of badges for positions of leadership will be made on Monday 12th December at 9:00 am. The badges will be presented by the current holders of positions of responsibility. Good luck to all candidates.

IMPORTANT - Headlice

It seems that head lice is around, can we please ask that all families check children's hair and please treat as needed.

The parents club will hold a head lice check then notes will be sent home.

Its important we stay on top of this and stop the spread.

Thank you

ASTHMA PUMP FOUND IN THE PLAYGROUND

If anyone is missing an asthma pump please see the front office.

Thank you

Canteen Menu - DMSC have advised us that the last day for lunch orders this term will be Today Tuesday 6th December. Thank you

Please be careful in the playground around Bees

Most days we are having kids coming in with Bee stings.

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

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Student Mobile Phone Policy

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Camps and Excursions Policy

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Mosquitoes are about - It may be good for the kids to have some spray if they are continually getting bitten or some cream to relieve the itching. Ice packs are available from the front office

Lunches

Just a friendly reminder that if your child has forgotten their lunch , please let the office staff know as early as possible so we can arrange something for you and have it ready when the lunch bell goes.

LUNCH ORDERS - PLEASE NOTE MENU AND PRICE CHANGE

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.

BUS PERMISSION NOTES

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.

Lost and Found

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.

School Mornings - Just a reminder that no children should be at school before 8:30am We have no staff supervision until then, thank you

Headlice

Could parents/carers please check your child's hair regularly and treat when needed. Thankyou

Friday 16th December at 2pm

Information forms were sent home asking for permission for kids to participate in this fun filled event! Please send them back asap.

thank you

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EFTPOS is available in the office for your convenience

Please find attached a Canteen Menu for Term 4. Canteen lunches are provided by DMSC on Tuesdays.

We have quite a few changes to the menu, please note the prices too. Thank you

Congratulations to the following students who were recognised for their attitude and efforts in learning.

UPCOMING DATES

Wednesday 7th December and Thursday 8th December – swimming program

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

Friday 9th December – Swimming Carnival

Monday 12th December and Wednesday 14th December – swimming program continues

Monday 12th December – 9:00am announcement of the School Captains, Vice Captains and House Captains for 2023

Tuesday 13th December – Statewide Transition Day,Announcements of class groups for 2023, Kinder visit 9:00 – 12:30 pm,

Friday 16th December – Fun run organized by the Parent’s Club. Students attending after this date should prepare to assist with moving furniture – I suggest that you bring old clothes

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

TERM 1 2023

Friday 27th January 2023 – staff return. The uniform shop will be open.

Monday 30th January 2023 – School recommences for all students.