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Stretching into New Experiences

Growth occurs through many ways and experiences. One of the ways it can occur is when we step outside our comfort zone—and this term is full of opportunities for our students to do just that. Our Year 6 students are currently in Canberra, spending four days immersed in the nation’s capital. Away from their usual surroundings, family, and school routines, they are engaging in rich learning experiences that challenge their independence, resilience, and curiosity.

 

In just a couple of weeks' time, our Year 4 students will also embark on their own adventure—three days on camp with the main activity being at Port Arthur. For some, this will be their first time away from home without parents, and it promises to be a time of discovery, friendship, and personal growth. These camps are more than just fun—they are formative experiences that help students stretch in confidence and capability.

 

Later this term, all students will have the chance to participate in a variety of excursions, in-school learning activities, and community events. From meeting their 2026 classmates to celebrating Christmas and taking part in end-of-year festivities, there are many moments ahead that will stretch minds, build connections, and create lasting memories.

 

Let’s continue to pray for our students and our wider school community—that each child would feel supported, safe, and inspired as they embrace these new and stretching experiences.

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Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club provides Primary families with an affordable and convenient way to encourage a love of reading for our students with each catalogue having a wide variety of books and gifts for families to choose from.  Scholastic Book Club earns our library additional resources from every book purchased.

 

A copy of the latest Scholastic Book Club catalogue has been sent home with all students.  If you did not receive a catalogue, and would like one, please come and visit us at the school office.  Alternatively you can view the catalogue online here.

 

Parents please note: whilst the book clubs offer you the opportunity to purchase books at great prices, as well as allowing us to expand our resources, you are under no obligation to purchase items. 

 

All book club orders must be placed online via Scholastic Book Club LOOP for parents.  LOOP is the Scholastic Book Club Linked Online Order & Payment platform. 

To order and pay, please visit: www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP app from your App Store.

 

The current catalogue will close on Friday 31st October.

 

For further information, please visit: www.scholastic.com.au/parents to find out more.

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Upcoming Events:

Thur 30th Oct8.45amEarly Learning: Little Sprouts
 2.30-3.00pmDCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 31st Oct8.30amPrimary Assembly
 8.45amEarly Learning: Jiloa Juniors
   
Mon 3rd Nov Recreation Day Public Holiday
Tue 4th Nov8.30-9.00amDCS Uniform Shop Open
 9.00am2026 Kinder Orientation: Session 3
Wed 5th Nov8.30amWorship Wednesday Assembly
 9.00amKinder Excursion: Don River Railway
 9.00amThe Upper Room Prayer Gathering
Thur 6th Nov8.45amEarly Learning: Little Sprouts
 2.30-3.00pmDCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 7th Nov8.30amPrimary Assembly
 8.45amEarly Learning: Jiloa Juniors
 9.30amReaders' Cup
   
Mon 10th Nov8.30amPrimary Assembly
 9.30amNWPSSA Yr 3/4 Sports Expo
Tue 11th Nov8.30-9.00amDCS Uniform Shop Open
 9.00am2026 Kinder Orientation: Session 4
 9.00amYear 1/2 Local Landmarks Excursion
Wed 12th Nov Year 4 Camp: Port Arthur
 8.30amWorship Wednesday Assembly
 9.00amThe Upper Room Prayer Gathering
 10.30amPrimary LEGO League Competition
Thur 13th Nov8.45amEarly Learning: Little Sprouts
 9.00amSurf Life Saving (Yr 5/6)
 2.30-3.00pmDCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 14th Nov8.30amPrimary Assembly
 8.45amEarly Learning: Jiloa Juniors
 9.00amSurf Life Saving (Yr 5/6)
   
Mon 17th Nov8.30amPrimary Assembly
Tue 18th Nov8.30-9.00amDCS Uniform Shop Open
Wed 19th Nov8.30amWorship Wednesday Assembly
 9.00amDCS Community Meeting
 4.45pmYear 6 Graduation Dinner
Thur 20th Nov8.45amEarly Learning: Little Sprouts
 2.30-3.00pmDCS Uniform Shop Open
Fri 21st Nov8.30amPrimary Assembly
 8.45amEarly Learning: Jiloa Juniors
 8.45amPrimary Schools Triathlon Challenge