From the Office

Dedication Service

On Friday 8th March we invite you to join us as we come together as a school community to dedicate the year to our almighty God.

The Dedication Assembly will be held in the Jiloa Centre and led by DCS Secondary from 8:35am. Jiloa Cafe will be open and hot drinks are available as we gather, connect, look forward and give thanks in expectation for all 2024 will bring.

'Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him, Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.' - Psalm 62:1-2

Eight Hours Day Public Holiday

School will be closed on Monday 11th March for the Eight Hours Day public holiday.

Enjoy your long weekend!

School Parking - Outside Admin Office

Please note some important changes to parking outside the administration office:

Five parking bays opposite the front office are marked with yellow paint and are reserved for Visitors, Special Guests and Emergency Student pick-up.

Please only park in these bays for the above reasons.  

For dropping off and collecting students at the start and end of the day, please use the parking along the left-hand side of the Lapthorne Close entry driveway, or utilise the curbside parking along Jiloa Way or in the surrounding courts.

NAPLAN 2024

Students will be sitting NAPLAN between 13 and 18 March 2024.

Please find below the list of dates that students will be participating in NAPLAN for 2024:

Wednesday 13th March: Writing

Thursday 14th March: Reading

Friday 15th March: Conventions of Language

Monday 18th March: Numeracy

School Photos

School photos are scheduled to be taken on Wednesday 27th 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 Sunday 24th March at 4:00pm. Orders for individual photos can be taken up until the day.

Full summer uniform is to be worn, including either the blue woollen jumper or navy layered jacket for primary students and the maroon blazer and formal uniform options for secondary students.

For students who have PE on Wednesdays, please come to school in full summer uniform. 

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. 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 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!