From the Office

Raising Tech-Healthy Humans

Thanks to Christian Education National, we have an exclusive resource available for FREE for all DCS parents! 

It's easy to feel overwhelmed as a parent in our digital age, navigating challenges around screen-time, smartphones and social media with our children.

That's why we are inviting you to sign up for a free online course for parents, carers and grandparents, created by award-winning author and tech-parenting expert, Daniel Sih.

Topics Covered:

The “Raising Tech-Healthy Humans” series includes fifteen short, encouraging videos exploring a range of parenting topics:

• How do I encourage healthy screen-time limits?
• What is the impact of interactive media on my child's developing brain?
• When and how should I give my child a smartphone?
• How is our technology use a discipleship issue?
• What is the impact of social media on a child’s mental health?
• How do I engage in relationship-forming tech-conversations?
• What can I do to get my kids outdoors to have fun?
• How do we support each other to make healthy tech-decisions as a community?

We encourage our families to take advantage of this amazing offer!

Sign up for the course here: www.raisinghumans.au/cen

Honour Roll Nominations

The Honour Roll is a record kept by the Board, of individuals who have made a significant contribution to Devonport Christian School or are deserving of recognition by the school community.  In addition, members of the Honour Roll, who have the Pastoral Reference section of this form signed by a current pastor, will be afforded lifetime membership of the Devonport Christian School Inc.

Nominations for the Honour Roll can be made to the Board by any member of the school community, including Board and committee members, management and general staff, parents and friends, past and present students, and, members of the Devonport Christian School Inc.

Honour Roll nominees must have made a significant contribution to Devonport Christian School or be deserving of recognition by the school community and meet one or more of the criteria as described on the Honour Roll nomination form.

Nomination forms are available from the school office and must be submitted  to the Board by Thursday 26th September. Completed Nomination forms can be left at the school office.

Global Leadership Summit

Design your Tomorrow by investing in your leadership development this year.

Join the DCS Team as, this October, we learn from diverse global leaders as they share practical insights to support and encourage you in your leadership growth. 

Gather with over one hundred other growth-minded leaders from your community at our GLS Premier Host Site. You will experience a dynamic, 1-day GLS featuring world-class leadership content, vibrant discussion times and networking with all your meals included.

Each registration includes:

• GLS24 Notebook 
• Full Catering (am/pm tea + lunch)

Early Bird Offer of $129.00pp ends 2nd October. Don't miss out, register today via the following link:

https://brushfire.com/glna/gls24premier/562694/details

Therapy Dog in Training

We have a very special guest with us onsite here at DCS. Her name is Winnie and she is in training to be a therapy dog. To help her be the best therapy dog she can be, please be mindful of the following guidelines from her handler:

• Please refrain from calling out her name when you see her.
• Approach slowly, quietly and calmly.
• Speak to the handler first.
• Ask before giving a pat.

We encourage you to talk to your children about this special role and how important it is that we follow these guidelines. We are excited to see the blessing Winnie will be to the DCS Community.

Kinder Enrolments 2026 and 2027

We are continuing to have a large number of Kinder enquiries right through until 2030! 

If you currently have students at DCS and have a Kinder student for 2026 or 2027, please ensure that we have their enrolment enquiry as we have commenced processing 2026 Kinder enrolments. If you are unsure, please contact enrolments@dcs.tas.edu.au and we will check for you. 

If you have not yet completed an Enrolment Enquiry form, please go to our school website https://www.dcs.tas.edu.au/enrolments/ and click on the enrolment enquiry button to complete an enrolment form. 

From the DCS Enrolments Team

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, during school terms. Gather together in the Kinder room and we will then move across to the garden area.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Lauren at heagneyl@dcs.tas.edu.au

Jiloa Juniors

Jiloa Juniors is held every Friday from 8:45am - 10:45am, during school terms, and is for children from birth to 5 years with their carers. Jiloa Juniors is held in the Kinder area.

We hope you can join us!