Year 1/2 Excursion - Our Local Landmarks

Our excursion was fun. First, we went to the library. We got to go out the back and have a look after she gave us a tour. It was cool. Pheobe read a book for us. She gave us a pencil each. Second, we went to the Art Gallery. We saw some heads. They were not real. Clare gave us a sheet of paper for a scavenger hunt. It was very fun. Third, we went downstairs to the room called Create and Make workshop. We had to make a flag for a made-up country. It was so so so fun. We walked to the Bluff and had some pizza. After pizza we had a little play. My favourite part was the library.

- Written by Madison J. (1/2W)

Highlights:

My favourite part was eating pizza – John M.

I loved going to the Bluff and the pizza! – Eli N.

I liked going to the paranaple centre library – Nova E.

My favourite part was the Create and Make Workshop. We got to make our own flag – Alice M.

I liked going out to see the statue – Amity

My favourite part was having pizza for lunch – Eli C.

I loved walking a long distance to get exercise and it was very peaceful – Charlotte B.

I liked looking at the sculptures of the heads. They all looked different and unique – Sophia Y.

I enjoyed the library. We had a tour and learnt about how they sort all the books - Luke A.

I loved going on the green spinney thing at the playground – Abel O.

Year 4 Port Arthur Camp

Last week, our Year 4 students travelled to Port Arthur for a 3-day trip. For some, this was their first big trip away from home, and all our students were very brave, had a wonderful time and had a lot of fun.

Here are some student reflections about their time away:

My favourite part about Wednesday was going to the Richmond Gaol. It was fun looking through the cells and going in the really dark cells. It was more scary going in the mens cells because the door closed all the way so it was really dark. - Frankie

I enjoyed making bricks at Port Arthur. We learnt about how the convicts used to make them. - Max B.

My favourite part was making the bricks at Port Arthur and I also loved having Coco Pops for breakfast. - Eliana C.

On Friday at camp, I competed in the Lego Masters challenge. The three teams had to build a marble run out of lego, I really enjoyed it. - Anais

Camp was good beacuse I was brave. I did Lego Masters and we had to make a marble run with two turns. My group tried so hard but it did not work. - Gracie

Last Friday, when it was our last day, it was so much fun, we got to do archery or marble runs (I did marble runs), and we came second. The aim was to get the fastest across the floor. - Lizzy

On Friday, we were at Port Arthur for a school camp. We woke up at 6:00 in the morning then we cleaned our room because it was our last day. After, we went outside and played on a giant slide until it was time for breakfast, most people had pancakes and Coco Pops for breakfast. After everyone cleaned up their table, we went to the bay room and separated into groups for archery or Lego Masters. I did archery and I nearly got a bullseye. After that, we all got on the bus. We made one stop on the way back to school in Campbelltown for Banjo's. I had a meat pie, then we got back on the road. - Eva S.

Ready, Set, Rescue! - Year 5/6 Surf Life Saving

Last week our Year 5/6 students entered the cool waters of the NW Coast to participate in this fantastic program. Ready, Set, Rescue is a water safety initiative of Surf Life Saving Tasmania designed to teach students basic surf life saving and water safety skills in a fun, educational, and practical way. The program includes activities like identifying beach hazards, learning rescue techniques with equipment, basic first aid, and trying surf sports skills like paddling and swimming.

Upcoming Events:

Wed 19th Nov	4.45pm	Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Thur 20th Nov	8.45am	Early Learning: Little Sprouts
	9.15am	Prep Excursion: The Hive
	2.30-3.00pm	DCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 21st Nov	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	8.45am	Early Learning: Jiloa Juniors
	8.45am	Primary Schools Triathlon Challenge

Mon 24th Nov	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	8.30am	Year 6 Celebration Morning (Breakfast and Bowling)
Tue 25th Nov	8.30-9.00am	DCS Uniform Shop Open
Wed 26th Nov	8.30am	Prep-Yr 10 Orientation Day
	9.00am	The Upper Room Prayer Gathering
Thur 27th Nov	8.45am	Early Learning: Little Sprouts
	2.30-3.00pm	DCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 28th Nov		Devonport Show Public Holiday

Mon 1st Dec	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	1.30pm	Year 6 Graduation Assembly
Tue 2nd Dec	8.30-9.00am	DCS Uniform Shop Open
Wed 3rd Dec	8.30am	Worship Wednesday Assembly
	9.00am	The Upper Room Prayer Gathering
	6.00pm	2025 Celebration Service
Thur 4th Dec	8.45am	Early Learning: Little Sprouts
	2.30-3.00pm	DCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 5th Dec	8.45am	Early Learning: Jiloa Juniors

Mon 8th Dec	9.30am	Yr 1-6 Splash Celebration Day
Tue 9th Dec		Last day Term 4
	8.30am	Primary Awards Assembly
	8.30-9.00am	DCS Uniform Shop Open

Extra-Curricular Activities

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

NILS Tasmania

Get Into Golf

Pathway of Hope

Healthy Relationships, Strong Futures

Devonport Little Athletics

Sports Rosters