DCS Primary Community

Primary school at DCS is a very special place. Throughout the week there are many opportunities to see what students are achieving in and out of the classroom. Each classroom has developed its own mini-community, and it is wonderful to walk past and hear the numerous learning conversations that take place between students and DCS staff.

As you walk through the Prep, Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 areas, it is clear and evident the value that DCS places on who God has made us to be and the importance of families. The displays in these areas capture a range of thoughts which represent who students see themselves as and who they believe God has made them to be.

Please come in and see what students have produced. It is also a wonderful opportunity to speak with your child's classroom teacher and have an informal conversation that can shed light on how your child is travelling at school.

DCS Primary Athletics Carnival

It was an incredible day to expand onto the Don Oval as the Primary Community and enjoy track and field events. Reflections from our Sports Captains captured the day so well and show the true heart of DCS:

It was great that everyone was cheering each other on and running alongside others in support - Scarlett
Everyone was being a good sport - Joel
Students were being kind and even cheering on all house colours - Lucy
Everyone was enjoying themselves and joining in the cheering - Liam
It was a really good day. It was nice that there were lots of people and the Don Oval was great - Que

It was the first DCS Sports Carnival experience for our Kinder students and it was wonderful to see them shine in their events. Some of their highlights of the day included:

I loved almost winning - Indica
I loved running - Parker
I loved when everyone cheered - Scarlett

Learn to Swim

All students from Prep to Year 4 will be participating in our Learn to Swim campaign. This year our campaign will be held at Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre and lessons are taught by qualified swimming instructors. Class teachers will attend with their class. Mr Harvey and our teacher aides will also accompany some classes, depending on the day.

Dates:

Thursday 4th April
Friday 5th April
Monday 8th April
Tuesday 9th April
Wednesday 10th April

Venue: Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Transport: Kinetic/Merseylink Bus

Please Pack:

Asthma puffer (if required)

Bathers

Towel x 2

Plastic bag for wet clothing

Goggles (optional)

Drink & extra snacks

Please bring items in a sturdy carry bag (plastic bags are not strong enough) and ensure that all items are clearly named.

Students are to wear their sports uniform for the duration of the campaign. It is also recommended to bring an extra snack to eat before or after their swimming lessons.

Please indicate your permission by clicking here to complete the online consent form for your child to attend by Friday 8th March. Your child will be unable to participate without signed consent. Any students not swimming will still be required to travel to the pool with their class and observe.

Learn about our Secondary - Information Evening for Year 5 and 6 Parents and Students

Next year, 2025, will see the third year of Year 7 at Devonport Christian School. Since commencing in 2023 we have seen our Secondary school flourish, with exciting and innovative programs providing exceptional learning opportunities for our Secondary students. Our Secondary school is growing in numbers and planning is well underway for our new Year 9 and 10 Centre which will provide an additional learning space for our secondary students, and in doing so open up more areas for our Year 7 and 8 students.

We would like to extend a special invitation for parents and students of our current Year 5 and 6 classes to join us for our 2025 Year 7 Information Evening.

Come along to hear about our commitment to continuing our DCS learning culture and community into the secondary years. The DCS 2025 Year 7 Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 19th March, 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start, in the Jiloa Centre. Come along at 6:45pm if you would like a delicious hot drink to start the evening.

Every Year 6 student is automatically held a place for Year 7 at DCS. To assist us in our planning for 2025, we are asking parents to please provide an indication if you intend to continue your enrolment at DCS to Year 7 for 2025 by clicking here.

Bluff 2 Boat Ramp

In 2023 DCS won the schools team competition with the most school participants - we had over 100 students registered! It’s time to defend our title - can we do it again in 2024?!

If your family would like to participate, simply click here to register.

We are looking forward to a great day!

Bin It to Win It

Bin It to Win It returns in 2024. This year it will be a cohort challenge where each year level will compete weekly against each other. Each cohort has been allocated an area in the Primary School to keep clean and tidy and the winner will be announced during Friday assembly.

Bin It to Win It Areas:

Prep: Area between Prep Classrooms and Kinder Classrooms + Prep Bag Area
Year 1/2: Playground and Basketball Court + Year 1/2 Bag Area
Year 3/4: Jiloa Undercover, Behind Year 1/2 Buildings and near the farm + Year 3/4 Bag Area
Year 5/6: Jiloa Oval, Ninja Course, Swings + Year 5/6 Bag Area

Prep Rest Days

To assist our Prep students make the transition from part-time to full-time schooling, Prep students will not attend on the following day:

Wednesday 13th March

Prep students will commence full-time from Monday 18th March 2024.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any queries.

Upcoming Events

Fri 8th March	8.35am	Whole School Dedication Assembly (Jiloa Centre)
	2.30pm	DCS Community Prayer

Mon 11th March		Eight Hours Day Public Holiday
Wed 13th March	8.30am	Worship Wednesday (Primary)
		Prep student free day
Fri 15th March	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	2.30pm	DCS Community Prayer

Mon 18th March		Prep commence full-time
	8.30am	Prep - Yr 6 Assembly
Tues 19th March	6.45pm	2025 Year 7 Parent Information Evening
Wed 20th March	8.30am	Worship Wednesday (Primary)
Thur 21st March	3.30pm	Year 6 Canberra Camp Parent Information Session
Fri 22nd March	8.30am	Primary Assembly
	2.30pm	DCS Community Prayer

Extra-Curricular Activities

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

Bluff 2 Boat Ramp

Chess Club

Camp Clayton Junior Mixed Camp