Communication at DPS

Staying Connected

Our school uses Compass to communicate with families.

• You will receive your log in details for your Compass account at the Information Evening (Thursday 15th October).
• Important school messages and updates will always be shared through Compass.
• Please make sure your email address is correct and up to date.
• You can also download the Compass App and turn on notifications on your phone or device.

Starting School - Important Dates

• The first day of Prep in 2027 is Friday 5th February.

   

  Literacy and Numeracy Interviews

• Throughout the first week of Term 1, your child will be allocated a one hour interview time with their classroom teacher on one of the dates below. During this session, your child will complete a series of literacy and numeracy tasks to help us get to know your child and cater to their needs and abilities as they start school.
• Assessment dates:
  • Friday 29th January
  • Monday 1st February
  • Tuesday 2nd February
  • Wednesday 3rd February
  • Thursday 4th March
• Families will receive their child's assessment date and time prior to the end of the 2026 school year.
• Please note there is no school for Prep students on these dates.
• Parents are not required to stay for the assessment.