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OUR VISION
A Community of Learners Prepared For
The Future
OUR MISSION
Quality Education That Inspires and Empowers
OUR VALUES
Respect, Responsibility, Integrity
IMPORTANT DATES:
Meet the Teacher nights Preschool—Year 2
Tuesday February 13th Year 3-Year 6
Wednesday February 14th
Clean up Australia Day Friday March 2nd
Bullying NO WAY! Week
March 12th—16th
Harmony Day Thursday March 22nd
Mothers Day Stall
10th –11th May
NAPLAN 15th—17th May
SUPERVISION PROVIDED BETWEEN
7:50am TO 2:45pm
Welcome to Durack School
2018 Welcome to the new 2018 school year! We’ve had a great start to the year with everyone settling into their new classes and routines very quickly. This year we have welcomed 7 new teachers to our school and we have increased our classes by an extra 3, compared to last year. Please check out our new teachers in this newsletter and learn a little bit more about them. Our first assembly of the year will be tomorrow, Friday 9
th February, with our fantastic Ms
Edie’s Year 5/6 class providing the entertainment. We will also hear from our nominated School Captains and Vice-Captains who will be giving their campaign speeches to the whole school community. After the assembly all classes will vote for these key student leader positions in our school. Assemblies start at 8.30am and we would love to see as many parents there as possible. Next week we are holding a Meet the Teacher Evening where classrooms will be open for parents to visit. This is a great opportunity for your child to show you their classroom and for you to meet their teacher in an informal setting. I encourage all parents to attend and begin building the partnership with their child’s teacher, which is so vital in achieving excellent outcomes for our students. Please note, individual conversations about students cannot happen on this evening. We have allocated 2 nights and different times in the hope that parents with more than one child at school, can attend all classes. Last year’s feedback was that it was tricky to visit 3 or 4 rooms in the hour we had allocated.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Tuesday 13th February Wednesday 14th February
Preschool 4.30 – 5.00pm Year 3/4 4.30 – 5.00pm
Transition 5.00 – 5.30pm Year 5/6 5.00 – 5.30pm
Year 1/2 5.30 – 6.00pm Specialist Teach-ers: PE, Performing Arts, Aquaponics
5.30 – 6.00pm
February 8th 2018 Term 1 Newsletter No. 1
Website address: http://durackschool.nt.edu.au/
Phone: 89977555 Email: [email protected].
Dignity and Determination
Although the rain has been beautiful, it’s also a timely reminder to discuss water safety around drains and roads with our children. I encourage everyone to view the water safety message in this week’s newsletter, about playing in Pipes and Drains, and discuss it with your child/ren. We have also included information on being Croc Wise, due to the reported sightings of crocodiles in the lakes around Durack. In the event of heavy rain and thunder storms whilst at school, students will stay in their classrooms during recess and lunch play. They do have a break, however, we ensure that they are playing safely inside during these break times. Likewise if lightning is present at home time, students will be kept in their classrooms until this passes or parents collect them. With heavy rain after school, students will be encouraged to wait until the rain subsides or parents come to collect them. Students will be able to go home in the rain, if there is no lightning or high winds present. A hint to parents is to either ensure students have a rain coat or umbrella that fits over their school bag or have a large garbage bag in their children’s school bag to use as either a poncho or to cover the school bag. Please note that students need to wear covered shoes home due to the risk of Melioidosis (see information in this newsletter). At this time of year it’s a good idea to have 2 sets of shoes, as these will often get wet. The playground is supervised from 7:50am to 2.50pm daily. Gates to the school will be unlocked at 7.30am and will remain closed throughout the school day. Students are not to be left at school before 7:50am as this is unsafe. The school does not have duty of care for students until 7:50am. If you need to drop off your child/ren before this time, you must enrol them into the Before School Care Program with YMCA. Likewise in the afternoon, supervision is only available until 2.50pm. All students need to have been picked up or left the school grounds before this time. If you require care after this time, you must enrol them in the After School Care with YMCA. The YMCA provides a before school care and after school care program. The hours of operation are: Before school care: 6:00am – 8:00am After school care: 2:30pm to 6:00pm For more information please phone 0439 991 095 or visit https://ymcatopend.org.au/locations/durak-primary-school Have a great fortnight. I hope to see you at assembly. Jo Jefferson Principal
ABSENCES Please contact the school
if your child is absent.
This may be done in the following ways:
phoning the office
on 89977555 Note to your child's
teacher Emailing the school
email via school website
If your child is absent for
three or more consecutive days a doctors certificate is required. Please see
Department of Education guidelines for further
information.
Updating Information
If you have changed any of your details such as
address, phone number, medical conditions or any other information please inform us at the Office so
we are able to update your child’s records.
Student Banking
Student Dollarmite Banking is done each
Friday. If you are interested in opening an account for your child we can provide you with an information pack at the
office.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL continued….
This year, to make my Performing Arts program more relevant to our students and inclusive of other cultures, I am looking for assistance in the form of cultural songs or dances. The assistance could be in the form of choreography/dance ideas, costume ideas, examples of songs or instruments etc. If you, or someone you know, would be able to assist, please contact me via the details below. I would love to include the school community in my program. Kind Regards Jennifer Walker Performing Arts Teacher Email: [email protected] Phone: 08 8997 7555
Class/Role: Aquaponics
Where have you come from? Since 2005 I have worked at many schools including Leanyer, Alawa, Manunda Tce, Malak and Wulagi. Family: Husband and 3 boys (20yrs, 2 x 18yrs)
Pets: Dog, rat and fish
Favourite things: Chocolate, camping and archery
CHRISTINE MILNE
Class/Role: Year 5/6 and Senior Teacher Where have you come from? I have worked
mainly at Moil PS school, I spent the last 6 months
at Alawa PS.
I have also worked in the Department of Education as a Curriculum Consultant. Family: Partner, John and 4 adult children (GBBB) : Magenta, Clancy, Jedda and Sienna Pets: Sienna’s kitten, Midnight and two turtles,
Yoto and Yindi
BRENDA KELLAM Class/Role: Year 1/2 teacher Where have you come from? I have worked
in a number of schools in regional NSW
(Armidale) then moved to the Central Coast NSW
teaching for around 5 years before I took the
plunge and moved to the Northern Territory. I
have been working for the past 3.5years at
Casuarina Street Primary School in Katherine.
Family: I have 2 children -Kayden in Year 8 and
Jarvis in Year 6.
Pets: I have a German Shepherd named Archie Favourite things: Traveling, watching NRL and playing soccer
SHARON GRIFFEY
WELCOME!
MEET
OUR NEW
STAFF
Class/Role: Year 1/2 Teacher
Where have you come from? I have recently returned to Australia after teaching in London. I am originally from a small town in Victoria called Murrabit.
Family: Mum & Dad, 1 brother and 1 sister.
Pets: Border Collie called Sasha.
Favourite things: travelling, meeting new people and learning about the history of different countries. Spending time with my family and friends.
HAYLEE MCNEIL
Class/Role: Year 1/2 Teacher
Where have you come from? I am originally from New Zealand and have worked in schools in Queensland and NT including Nemarluk, Tennant Creek and Alyangula.
Family: Husband Aden and 3 girls Rose, Evie and Lucy.
Pets: Dog named Bluey.
Favourite things: My family, the colour green, shopping, movies, travelling and definitely my job.
JEMMA REEVES
Class/Role: Preschool Teacher
Where have you come from? I have moved to Darwin from Dublin, Ireland, where I worked in a preschool for the past 6 years.
Family: I moved to Darwin with my partner, but have 2 sisters and a brother back in Ireland.
Pets: Hoping to get a dog soon!
Favourite things: I love cars and shopping!
JESSICA LYNCH
Class/Role: Year 3/4 Teacher
Where have you come from? We have lived all over Australia but have been in Darwin for the past 3 years
Family: Husband Rob, Axel 9 and Peppa 7
Pets: Maltese Shih tzu named Bonnie
Favourite things: My family, the colour pink, camping, music and shopping.
JULIE GEISEL
The Northern Territory’s Top End has an average monthly rainfall of 240mm in the Wet Season, causing our rivers and waterways to become fast-flowing torrents.
In urban areas, pipes and drains transport the overflow of water through our streets, causing an inviting but potentially deadly watercourse.
The NT Government’s Stay out of Pipes and Drains advertising campaign is a stark reminder of just how life-threatening those urban torrents can be. The campaign will run for the duration of the Wet Season in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society of the NT.
So this Wet Season #staysafeintheWET and stay out of pipes and drains.
Crocwise key messages are:
1. Crocs are common
2. Crocs move around
3. Crocs are deadly
4. Read and obey all signs
