From the Office

School Holiday Office Hours

Please find below our school holiday office hours:

Open: Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April between 8:30am-4.00pm

Closed from: Friday 18th April and re-opening on Monday 28th April at 11:30am.

Wishing all our students and families a safe, restful and wonderful term break.

Uniform Shop - Holiday opening hours

Our School Uniform Shop will be open for all parents to purchase uniform items during the first week of the school holidays on Tuesday 15th April between 8.30am-9.00am and Thursday 17th April between 2.30pm-3.00pm.

The Uniform Shop will also be open between 4.00pm-6.00pm on Tuesday 15th April for parents who wish to purchase uniform items and are unable to attend during the times above. 

The school office will be open for uniform purchases between 8.30am-4.00pm from Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April if you are unable to make any of the times above.

The school office, and Uniform Shop, will be closed during the second week of the school holidays (Monday 21st April-Friday 25th April).

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 every Thursday afternoon between 2.30pm-3.00pm during the school term.

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 Shop. 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. 

All items are now available for purchase from the school uniform shop except for skivvy tops, 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).

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!