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Duranbah Public School
A quality education in a caring environment Telephone 02 6677 7221 Fax 02 66777547
105 Duranbah Road, DURANBAH 2487 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Term 3 Week 7 - Edition 14 Friday 6 September 2019
Principal’s Report
Multicultural Day
What a wonderful time our
students had learning
about different cultures on
Tuesday. We had
representatives from 10
different countries work
with our students, enjoying
games, sports activities,
craft and a heap of yummy
food. This is the 13th year
of this collaboration with
Coolangatta TAFE
International students, and
definitely won’t be the last.
A huge thanks to Ms Myler for organising this wonderful activity for
us. Thanks also to all of the parents and carers who brought food
and helped throughout the day, especially Anita who was with us
from the beginning of the day to the end.
Murwillumbah & District Garden Club, Garden Competition.
Last Wednesday the
judges from the
Murwillumbah & District
Garden Club visited our
school to judge our
garden for the annual
Garden competition.
Esha and Madi showed
them around and spoke
to them about our
program and then
attended the awards
night on Monday evening at Murwillumbah. We were fortunate
enough to be placed as one of the minor encouragement awards,
which was really pleasing. A large thanks to Madi and Esha (and
their families) for attending this award on our behalf and thanks
also to Annie for continuing this wonderful program at our school.
Public Speaking
Yesterday we had the pleasure of enjoying the Public Speaking
presentations from a number of our students. We listened to a
variety of topics from Fishing to French Food and really enjoyed all
of them. All of our students are currently learning about the
important skills of Public Speaking and this is an opportunity for
some students to represent our school at the North Coast Public
Speaking competition in Week 9. Two students were fortunate
enough to be selected for this next level opportunity: Felix Hooper
and Austin Rockwell.
We look forward to hearing how they go at this event. Thanks must
go to Mrs Jones for organising this opportunity for our students
and to all of the parents who were able to help their children with
preparation.
Mark Your Calendar 9 September Milo Monday
10 September P & C Meeting 1.45pm
10 September STEM Workshop
12 September Book Club Due
16 September Milo Monday
17 September Apple Workshop K/1/2
17-20 September Norfolk Excursion
20 September Currumbin Sanctuary K/1/2/3
23 September Milo Monday
27 September End Term 3
29 September Working Bee - Chicken Coop
14 October Term 4 Commences
STEM workshop
Next Tuesday our students have the amazing opportunity to
participate in STEM workshops here at school. The students
will work in class groups to explore a variety of wonderful
experiences and challenges.
P&C Meeting
We will have the second P&C meeting of the term next
Tuesday at 1:45pm at school. Any agenda items can be
forwarded to the P&C executive or to the school office.
2019 School Evaluation Survey
Attached to this weeks’ newsletter is an annual School
Evaluation survey for the parents and carers in our
community. In this survey, community members are asked to
reflect upon the schools’ resources, environment, practices,
programs and opportunities. The information provided in this
survey will inform our school about future directions. As an
incentive, and to establish how important this information is for
our school, we are acknowledging each student with a “Q”
card as they return the survey to their teacher. Please
remember that the survey can be completed anonymously if
preferred. Any questions of comments regarding this survey
can be forwarded to me here at school.
Norfolk Excursion
Our 4/5/6 students attending this amazing experience are getting really excited. In only a week, 13 of our students and 4 of our staff will be experiencing the excursion of a lifetime. We
intend to Facebook everyday on our school site, to share our experiences and what we have learned. So exciting!
Chicken Coop Working Bee - Postponed to Sunday
September 29
Well the slab is laid, and we are now just
waiting to build, build and build some more.
On Sunday 29th we will be building the coop
and enclosure, the starting time is to be
advised. Any volunteers would be
appreciated, even if it’s for a short time. Just
let the school know of your availability.
Office News NEWSLETTER ON FLEXISCHOOLS
During Term 4 2019, to support our Sustainability Program and
to facilitate distribution of our Newsletter to everyone in our
school community, we will be trailing only publishing our fort-
nightly School Newsletter on Flexischools.
Parents and carers will need to advise us if they require a
paper version of the Newsletter.
If you are still having any difficulties accessing the Flexischools
App, please either phone their Customer Service on 1300 590
044 or email [email protected].
NOTES HOME
EVERY NOTE SENT HOME AND SCHOOL EVENT INFOR-
MATION IS ALSO UPLOADED TO FLEXISCHOOLS.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FLEXISCHOOLS HELP DESK IF
YOU ARE NOT RECEVING THESE.
Parent Book Swap
We now have a Parent Book Swap operating in the Office.
You may just borrow or bring any books along you would like
to swap.
Book Club
Book Club is due back on or before 12 September. Reward
points for Book Club purchases are used to purchase student
book prizes for Presentation Evening.
Lost Property
We have returned all items labelled with a name to it’s owner,
but we still have lots of Lost Property in the box in the Office,
drink bottles, lots of jumpers (not school jumpers), a tennis
racquet. If your child has lost something, please encourage
them to check the Lost Property in the office. All unclaimed
Lost Property will be donated to a charity at the end of term.
EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITES
NORFOLK ISLAND CAMP 17 - 20 September
Student Agreement/Medical Forms should all now be returned
to the school.
APPLE STORE EXCURSION FOR K/1/2 will be held on Tues-
day 17 September. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE.
All permission notes are to be returned by Friday 13 Sept.
P & C News
All future P&C Meetings will be held on Tuesdays in Weeks 4 and 8 of each Term.
NEXT MEETING TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER AT 1.45 PM IN THE GREEN ROOM
Student Banking - Student Banking is on FRIDAY mornings. A reminder that the commission from the Student Banking is a fund raiser for the P & C.
Week 7 - Jasmine, Hugo, Hayden, Geordie
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
CONGRATULATIONS
Week 6 - Quinn, Damon, Isla, Leilani
Principal’s Report Continued
Passion Projects
Our Passion Projects program was again a huge success this
year. 24 different activities were coordinated and involved al-
most 20 parents at different stages. We have decided to shelve
the program for 2019, as we felt the program had run its’
course, but we fully intend to continue the program in 2020. We
truly wish to thank all of our wonderful parents, grandparents,
carers and family members who took the time to contribute to
this excellent program. We also extend a huge thank you to
Mrs Field whose organisation of the program made it all hap-
pen so well.
Driving on School Grounds
We are aware of the difficulties around driving into the school grounds on the narrow road and this situation is being ad-
dressed next year. In the meantime please show curtesy and patience and adhere to the speed limit when entering and leav-ing the school grounds.
Jason Ellem
EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES CONTINUED
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY EXCURSION for
K/1/2/3 and the 4/5/6 students not attending the Norfolk Camp
will be held on Friday 20 September. Cost is $10 per child plus
$24.95 for any parents/carers wishing to accompany their child/
ren. Thanks to our P&C for subsidising this activity. Permission
notes and payment to be returned to the school by Friday 13
September.
SWIMMING LESSON - ALL STUDENTS
Swimming lessons will be held on Tuesdays for 6 weeks to com-
mence on the first Tuesday of Week 1 Term 4. The cost is $60 in
total per child and permission notes and payment are to re-
turned to the school by Friday 13 September.
