School Uniform Changeover - Primary

As we approach Term 2, it is time to start looking ahead at winter uniform for Primary students. All Primary students are required to wear full winter uniform for Terms 2 and 3 as per our uniform policy Please come and see our Uniform shop volunteers if you require any new uniform items.

Our Uniform shop is open to purchase uniform items every Tuesday morning between 8.30am-9.00am and Thursday afternoon between 2.30pm-3.00pm during term times.

Please note the last opportunity to purchase winter uniform items prior to Term 2 commencing will be Thursday 17th April (first week of the term holidays). The school office will be closed during the second week of the school holidays. We will also be open on Tuesday 15th April between 4-6pm.

Students are welcome to wear either summer or winter uniform for the first two weeks of Term 2 as we transition into the winter uniform. Students are required to be in full winter uniform by Monday 12th May until the end of Term 3.

Hats are not longer required during Terms 2 and 3, however optional DCS beanies and scarves are available to purchase from the front office. Please note that only DCS beanies and scarves may be worn with the uniform.

We also have a range of free donated second-hand uniform available through our uniform store. Pop in and see our lovely uniform shop volunteers or come to the front office and our team will take you over to be able to access these free items. Uniform donations are always welcome and can be left at the front office. There is also a DCS Community Uniform Facebook Group for buying, selling or giving away uniforms. Please contact Jasmin at: thompsonj@dcs.tas.edu.au if you wish to get connected on this group.

Boys	Girls
White cotton shirt (long or short sleeve) or skivvy (not a polo top)	Maroon/grey tartan pinafore or navy tailored pants or shorts
Regulation grey school trousers or shorts	White cotton shirt (long or short sleeve) or skivvy (not a polo top)
Junior navy V-neck jumper	Junior navy V-neck jumper
Navy layered jacket White or grey ankle school socks	Navy layered jacket Navy blue tights or white ankle school socks
DCS navy beanie and scarf (optional)	DCS navy beanie and scarf (optional)

All items are now available for purchase from the school uniform shop except for socks and shoes.

Students in Kinder have the option of wearing navy track pants. Students in Prep-Year 6 have the option of wearing navy track pants or shorts for PE.

School shoes should be all black (with no white).

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club provides Primary families with an affordable and convenient way to encourage a love of reading for our students with each catalogue having a wide variety of books and gifts for families to choose from. Scholastic Book Club earns our library additional resources from every book purchased.

A copy of the latest Scholastic Book Club catalogue has been sent home with all students. If you did not receive a catalogue, and would like one, please come and visit us at the school office. Alternatively you can view the catalogue online here.

Parents please note: whilst the book clubs offer you the opportunity to purchase books at great prices, as well as allowing us to expand our resources, you are under no obligation to purchase items.

All book club orders must be placed online via Scholastic Book Club LOOP for parents. LOOP is the Scholastic Book Club Linked Online Order & Payment platform.

To order and pay, please visit: www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP app from your App Store.

The current catalogue will close on Thursday 27th March.

For further information, please visit: www.scholastic.com.au/parents to find out more.

Extended Leave

With school holidays fast approaching, please be reminded of the following from our Parent Handbook regarding extended leave during school terms:

Parents must notify the school in advance for a planned absence (such as a holiday or appointment) and this will be placed into the school attendance system. Family holidays are required by State Law to be marked as unauthorised absences (See 3.3 in Attendance Policy with reference to the Education Act 2016). Parents wishing to take their children travelling during the school term for a period longer than 1 week, will need to complete an ‘Application for Extended Leave’ form and meet with the Principal for approval prior to travelling. This meeting will discuss a learning plan either before, during or after the trip to allow the student to catch up with work missed.

Please contact the school office if you require an Application for Extended Leave form.

Early Learning

At DCS we offer two fun and friendly Early Learning programmes. Come along and connect with others over a delicious hot drink while your children play. Please call the school office on 6423 1373 if you require further information.

Little Sprouts

Little Sprouts is a hands-on nature-based playgroup for children aged 3 and 4 years and is held every Thursday from 8:45am - 10:30am.

We ask parents if they would like to attend to please ensure your child has a snack to eat during break time and a hat and a water bottle. During these sessions we ask all parents to please supervise your children.

Jiloa Juniors

Jiloa Juniors is held every Friday from 8:45am - 10:45am, commencing on Friday 14th February, and is for children from birth to 5 years with their carers.

A small snack is provided for children but we ask parents to please bring a hat and a water bottle. During these sessions we ask all parents to please supervise your children.

Jiloa Juniors is held in our Kinder area. Please come to the office if you need assistance finding the classroom.

We hope you can join us!

Extra-Curricular Activities

Please find information below for extra-curricular activities that are available for students.

Devonport Auskick

Devonport Superkick

DJSA Development Centre

The Czech Connection Concert

Camp Clayton Camps

Karen Young