Principal’s Report ~ Milly Stone

Invoices The invoices will be uploaded onto the Dural Public School website today. There is a very detailed letter explaining all the costs that have been included in your child’s invoice for Term 1 and what the money is used for. It is important that the permission notes are downloaded and returned to the office with payment by the due date indicated. The date for full payment is Friday 8 March (Week 6). If payment is not received by that date, then your child will miss out on the activities. There will not be any exceptions to this as the accounts must be finalised by the school. Your support with this is imperative. No Late payments will be accepted.

Parent Information Evening ~ Wednesday 20 February This will be held on Wednesday 20 February. The times are as follows: K/1/6 4.00pm in the child’s classroom 2/3 4.45pm in the child’s classroom 4/5 5.30pm in the child’s classroom *2C Thursday 28 February at 4.00pm in the 2C classroom It is very important that you attend this evening as it is a very informative. Interviews will be held in Term 2 and not Term 1.

School Bands Our beginner and senior concert bands started this week. If you would like your child to be a part of either band, enrolment forms and booklets are available from the front office. All new members for the bands are very welcome.

Swimming Carnival The annual swimming carnival will be held on Tuesday 26 February. All students in Years 3-6 are expected to attend. Children in Year 2 who turn 8 anytime this year and are competent swimmers are also able to attend. Permission notes and payment for the swimming carnival are due to the office by Thursday 21 February. This is not included in the term invoice. No late payment will be accepted. If children are not attending the carnival they MUST come to school.

PSSA Sport PSSA will commence this Friday for both Stage 2 and Stage 3. All notes pertaining to PSSA were sent home with the children. Parents it is important that the Code of Conduct is signed and returned. Payment for PSSA is not included in the invoice and is a separate payment.

Sport Uniforms Sport uniforms are to be worn on Wednesday and Friday only. If children have training at lunchtime, they must wear their school uniform and change at lunchtime.

Dural P&C and AGM ~ Monday 18 February This meeting will be held on Monday 18 February from 7.30pm in the staffroom. Financial members for 2018 are encouraged to vote for the 2019 executive team.

DATES

TO

REMEMBER

THIS WEEK

AT DURAL

FRI 15 FEB Sport

MON 18 FEB Dural P&C

Meeting and AGM ~ 7.30pm

TUE 19 FEB NRL Visit

WED 20 FEB Sport

Assembly 2.00pm

Meet the

Teacher

Evening

THU 21 FEB

FRI 22 FEB Sport

Swimming Carnival

Payment due no later than 21

February

Term 1 Fees will by due by

Dural Public School

Newsletter

14th February 2019 ~ TERM 1, WEEK 3 622 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 Email: dural-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 9651 1164 Fax: 9651 4172 Webpage: https://dural-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The Dural Diamonds Respect Responsibility Success Congratulations to our Diamond Pin Students

BLUE RED GREEN

Owen S 6H

Charlotte W 2M

Iman A 6H

PINK ORANGE YELLOW

Andrew O 2/3R

WHITE DOUBLE BLUE DOUBLE RED

DOUBLE GREEN DOUBLE

ORANGE

DOUBLE YELLOW

DOUBLE PINK

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Library News Welcome back parents, Please ensure that your children have a Library bag for borrowing in the Library. This means that our books are protected while in school bags and while travelling to and from school. Library bags can be purchased from the Uniform Shop for $15. Library classes this year are: Monday: KP, 1H, 5B Tuesday: 2M, 2/3R, 5L, 6A Wednesday: 2C, 4B, 4F, 6H Thursday: KO, 1N, 3SW, 5D Friday: KB, 6D

The school is pleased to announce that the Student Eyecare Program will be running this year. An optometrist will be onsite during school hours to provide students with a free comprehensive eye examination that is covered through Medicare Australia. 1 in 6 students have eye conditions that go undetected. This is due to the high level of visual demand on their eyes from books, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Every attendee will receive a full report about their eye health and a prescription will be provided if glasses are required. The prescription can be taken to any optical store to get the glasses made. Don’t let your child miss out on this worthwhile health program!

Point Wolstoncroft Year 5 Camp details are already upon us! Please check your invoice! The medical and consent forms are completed online for this camp and must be completed by Monday 11th March. If it is not completed your child cannot attend camp. Details needed: Web address: www.sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/facilities/medicalandconsentform Booking Number: 536755 Booking Start date: 01/04/19 Booking Venue: Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre

Also please let me know if your child will not be attending this camp as I need to inform the centre of our numbers by the 11th March. We are looking forward to great camp!

Year 6 Jacket and Brick Facings It is that time of year. We need to put in our orders for the Year 6 jackets and our special momento of a brick facing with your child’s name. Only one order goes in and it’s important you get the notes and payment in so your child doesn’t miss out on that order. Check your invoice! Payment due 22nd February, 2019.

Beecroft Zone Girls Soccer Trial

The Zone Convenor is asking for nominations from girls in year 5 or 6 who are

Representative Soccer players and have a very high knowledge and understanding of

soccer.

The Zone Convenor is not asking for nominations from average or above average

players.

If your child meets the above criteria they need to see Mr Field ASAP

Beecroft Zone Field Hockey Trial

The Zone Convenor is asking for nominations from boys and girls in year 5 or 6 who

are Representative Field Hockey players and have a very high knowledge and

understanding of Field Hockey.

The Zone Convenor is not asking for nominations from average or above average

players.

If your child meets the above criteria they need to see Mr Field ASAP

Dural Public School Swimming Carnival Program

26th February, 2019 Approximate start time is 10am

Program of Events 1. Junior 4 x 50m Medley Timed Final 2. Senior 4 x 50m Medley Timed Final 3. 8 yrs 50m Freestyle Timed Final 4. 9 yrs 50m Freestyle Timed Final 5. 10 yrs 50m Freestyle Timed Final 6. 11 yrs 50m Freestyle Timed Final 7. 12 yrs 50m Freestyle Timed Final 8. 8/9/10 yrs 50m Breaststroke Timed Final 9. 11 yrs 50m Breaststroke Timed Final 10. 12/13 yrs 50m Breaststroke Timed Final 11. 8/9/10 yrs 50m Backstroke Timed Final 12. 11 yrs 50m Backstroke Timed Final 13. 12/13 yrs 50m Backstroke Timed Final 14. 8/9/10 yrs 50m Butterfly Timed Final 15. 11 yrs 50m Butterfly Timed Final 16. 12/13 yrs 50m Butterfly Timed Final 17. Open 100m Freestyle Timed Final

Dural Public School Swimming

Carnival Epping Aquatic Centre

26th February, 2019

Parent Helpers Needed

Do you have the skills or interest to help as a Swimming Carnival Official?

Sport carnivals are successful because of assistance from parents acting as Officials. Volunteer officials are an essential part of any successful carnival. Once again, if you have an interest in this area, your help is sought and very much appreciated. Please enter your name below and your area of expertise: Your Name______________________________________ Child’s Name_______________________________Class:________ Contact Phone Number ________________________________ Preference (please tick)

Carnival Helper Jobs

General Helper

Ribbon Distribution

Marshall at Finish

Time Keeper

House Points Tally

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Canteen

We've had another very busy canteen

week!

Unfortunately some of our suppliers have

increased their prices slightly, and as a

result we will need to review our selling

price. Any major changes will be

communicated via the Newsletter and we

will update the Canteen Menus accordingly.

Rostered this week are:-

FRIDAY 15TH FEB (SHELLEY)

1) JEN OWEN

2) DANIELLE VINCENTI

MONDAY 18TH FEB (TRUDI)

1) FAYE BEANIE

2) CAROLINE LYNCH

WEDNESDAY 20TH FEB (TRUDI)

1) ASHLEA CASSIDY

2) LEE CHERRY

FRIDAY 22ND FEB (SHELLEY)

1) NIKKI PATTEN-DILLURY

2) SARAH MELLON

Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers!

Trudi & Shelley

duralcanteennews@gmail.com

Dear Parents and Carers,

Jigsaw OOSH now has a Facebook page called

‘Jigsaw OOSH Dural.

We will be able to post pictures and daily

activities in before and after school care and

during vacation care.

We have a form that needs to be completed

regarding permission to publish images of

your child/children. Please note we will never

put the full name of the child for privacy

reasons on Facebook.

If you do not want you child to be

photographed for Facebook purposes, please

make this known to the staff and fill out the

form.

Please like our page and you will be able to

message us and see the awesome things your

child does in the mornings and afternoons.

Just a reminder of our new mobile number.

0477 720 237

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