Primary NWPSSA Carnival

Last week a selection of our Year 3/4 and 5/6 students represented DCS at the North West Primary School Sports Association (NWPPSA) Athletics Carnival in Penguin. Each of the days were full of excitement, enthusiasm and encouragement where students were able to cheer each other on.

Year 5/6 Student Report:

On Thursday 6th March we went to Penguin to run for our school. When we got to Penguin, we got off the bus and walked to the stand where we stayed to rest after our races. When we got to Penguin, we were all given stickers to put on our shirts to give to the placers that get our scores after we run. We all got amazing scores and most of us got really good places. When we finished our own races, we cheered on DCS when they were running, or we went to the canteen and got icy poles to cool us down. It was the hottest running day I have ever had at Penguin.

Sophie D

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Twilight Athletics Carnival tomorrow night:

Indianna (Yr 3)

Sebastian (Yr 4)

Eva (Yr 4)

Aleks (Yr 6)

Hezekiah (Yr 5)

Phoebe (Yr 5)

Sienna (Yr 6)

Meet Our Team

Kindergarten

Mrs Lauren Heagney

My favourite song is Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics.

Running the City2Surf in an astronaut costume and gumboots is my greatest accomplishment.

My favourite place in Tasmania is Turners Beach.

When I was in Kinder my favourite activity was playing teachers with a blackboard and pretending teddies were the students.

If I could choose a superpower it would be teleportation so I could travel anywhere at any time.

If I could be friends with someone in the old testament I would chose Moses because I admire his bravery and trust in God.

Mrs Lenise Copas

My favourite songs are In Christ Alone and You Raise Me Up.

One of my accomplishments would be creating a 1 acre landscaped garden from a bare paddock!

My favourite place is Boat Harbour, I love the colour of that turquoise water.

Favourite Kinder activity is easel painting.

If I could choose a superpower I would choose to be able to fly. It would be great to have a bird’s eye perspective!

If I could choose an Old Testament friend I would choose Adam – I would have something to say to him! Ha, ha!

My childhood dream was to teach Kindergarten. I used to line up my dolls and teach them and then I taught my Italian neighbour to speak English (we were in Year 2 I think)!

Miss Rachel Badcock

My favourite music is the sounds of nature.

My greatest accomplishment is being a mum to my daughter Sophie.

My favourite place in Tasmania is Sisters Beach.

When I was in Kinder my favourite activity was art.

My super power if I could choose would be love.

If I could be friends with someone in the Old Testament it would be Noah. He was obedient in faith even when everyone else wasn't, he didn't lose his faith and I would like to know what the earth was like before the flood.

When I was a child I wanted to be Wonder Woman and my childhood dream job was to be a ballerina.

Mrs Colleen Duggett

At the moment, my favourite song is That's Who I Praise by Brandon Lake.

My greatest accomplishment is becoming a mum.

My favourite place in Tasmania is Cradle Mountain.

As a little girl, I always enjoyed being creative and I dreamed of being a chef.

If I could choose any superpower, it would be teleportation so I could visit my family in South Africa and travel the world.

If I could be friends with someone from the Old Testament, it would be King Solomon. I think he would offer profound wisdom.

A fun fact about me I love photography and before becoming a mum I had my own freelance photography business.

2026 Year 7 Information Evening

Year 5 and 6 parents and students are warmly invited to join us for the 2026 Year 7 Information Evening at Devonport Christian School.

Date: Tuesday, 18th March

Location: Jiloa Centre, DCS

Time: 7:00 PM (arrive from 6:45 PM for a complimentary hot drink)

This special evening will showcase our innovative programs that create exceptional learning opportunities for our secondary students. You'll hear from current Year 7 students, staff, and parents about how DCS is redefining secondary education while maintaining our strong learning culture and community focus.

As we enter our fourth year of Year 7 at DCS, we’re excited to see our secondary school continue to thrive and we’d love for you to be part of it!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Alison Moore

Head of Secondary

Worship Wednesday with Sean W. Smith

We are so excited to announce that we will have special guest Sean W. Smith with us for a morning of worship, fun, song and dance.

Sean W. Smith is one of the most successful Christian Kids Worship artists today. He has produced seven top selling Christian kids CD/DVDs which are played by 1000's of schools, churches & families all over the world. His high energy, captivating songs have delighted families for more than 10 years!

We invite you to join with DCS Primary on Wednesday 19th March from 8:30am - 9:30am in the Jiloa Centre. It is a Worship Wednesday not to be missed!

School Photos

School photos are scheduled to be taken on Wednesday 26th March. If you would like to place an order for photos of your child or family group, these are to be placed online. Please find information below on how to order. Please note that the cut-off date for sibling photos is Friday 21st March at 3:00pm. Orders for individual photos can be taken up until the day.

For Primary students, full summer uniform is to be worn, including either the blue woollen jumper or navy layered jacket.

For Secondary students, formal uniform options and the maroon blazer are to be worn.

For both Primary and Secondary students who have PE or sports options on Wednesdays, please come to school in full formal uniform.

Prep rest days

Prep students will commence full-time from Monday 17th March 2025. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any queries.

Upcoming Events:

Thur 13th Mar	4.00pm	NWPSSA Twilight Carnival
Fri 14th Mar	8.30am	Primary Assembly

Mon 17th Mar	8.30am	Primary Assembly
Tue 18th Mar	6.45pm	2026 Year 7 Information Evening
Wed 19th Mar	8.30am	Worship Wednesday with Sean W Smith
	9.00am	The Upper Room Prayer Gathering
Fri 21st Mar	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	3.00pm	Family (sibling) photo orders close

Mon 24th Mar	8.30am	Primary Assembly
Wed 26th Mar		School Photos
	9.00am	The Upper Room Prayer Gathering
Thur 27th Mar		Learn to Swim (Prep-Year 2)
	3.30pm	Yr 6 Canberra Camp Parent Meeting
		Scholastic Book Club orders close
Fri 28th Mar	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	8.45am	Early Learning: Jiloa Juniors
		Learn to Swim (Prep-Year 2)

Extra-Curricular Activities

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

Bluff2Boat Ramp

DJSA Development Centre

Camp Clayton Camps

Karen Young