From the Office

Devonport Christian School Board Appointments

Dear Devonport Christian School Community,

At our Annual General Meeting in June, we took the opportunity to give thanks for the faithful service of two long-standing Board members, Gary Walker and Mike Vos, who concluded their terms after nine years of dedicated service.

Throughout their time on the Board, Gary and Mike have worked tirelessly in support of the school, providing valuable leadership, wisdom, and commitment. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and thank them for the significant role they have played in the life of our school community over the past nine years.

We are also pleased to welcome Errin Cruse, Andrew Cowen, and Kat Bosker who were elected as new members of the School Board. We look forward to the gifts, experience, and perspectives they will bring as they join the Board's work.

In addition, Andrew Chappell, Ettiene deWilzem and Hanna Udy stood for re-election and were successfully elected to serve another three-year term.

Our current Board members are:

• Hanna Udy – Board Chair

• Ettiene deWilzem – Vice Chair

• Andrew Chappell – Treasurer   

• Miriam Guntrip

• Andrew Newton

• Andrew Cowen

• Errin Cruse

• Kat Bosker

We thank God for each of these Board members and for their willingness to serve our school community. As they undertake the important responsibilities of governance and strategic oversight, we ask that you join us in praying for them as they seek God's wisdom and guidance in their decision-making.

Thank you for your continued support of Devonport Christian School.

DCS Board

Parent Lounge - Are your details up to date?

With so many exciting events and activities happening throughout the school year, from parent-teacher interviews and sporting events, to excursions and special activities, it’s important that we have your most up-to-date contact information. Keeping your details current helps us ensure that important school communications remain accurate, relevant and reach parents and students promptly.

One of the easiest ways to keep your information up to date is through Parent Lounge. When you have a moment, please log in and check that your contact details are correct.

Please click here to access Parent Lounge.

Did you know?

Through Parent Lounge, you can:

• Lodge absence notifications for your student(s)
• Update photo permissions, medical information, and general details for your student(s)
• Update your address and contact information
• View your student's timetable, academic reports, results, and teacher comments
• Make Parent Teacher interview appointments

If you require assistance logging in, please contact the school on 6423 1373 or see the team at Central Office, who will be happy to help.

2026, 2027, 2028 Enrolments and Beyond

DCS Enrolments 2026-2030: What a joy it is to see the DCS community flourishing!

God continues to bless our school with strong interest from families seeking a Christ-centred education and we’re humbled to be receiving enrolment enquiries all the way through to 2030!

As we begin welcoming new enrolments into our growing DCS family, if you know of any family, friends, or community members who may be looking for a Christ-centred, nurturing school community like DCS, we warmly invite you to connect with our Enrolments Team via email (enrolments@dcs.tas.edu.au) and communicate with us about the family you are connected with, or reach out directly to our Principal, Chad Smit. As we look at the possibility of spaces opening up and adding extra classes in some year levels, we would be delighted to walk alongside them when opportunities open for new enrolments. 

If you are already part of our DCS family and have younger children due to start in 2027, 2028, 2029 or beyond (or siblings for other levels including secondary), we would love to hear from you. We have already begun processing 2027 enrolments, and we want to make sure our current families are well-supported and prioritised during this exciting season of growth.

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 enquiry form. 

If you are unsure whether you have submitted an enquiry, please don’t hesitate to reach out at enrolments@dcs.tas.edu.au and we will check for you. We are here to help and we value journeying alongside you as parents in faith and learning.

Jiloa News. . . Keeping Our Community Informed 

Our weekly Jiloa News is one of our methods of keeping our school families and wider community informed of all of the exciting events happening at DCS. 

Did you know grandparents and extended family can also receive Jiloa News? It’s a wonderful way for them to stay connected with our assemblies, events and celebrations at DCS.

If you would like family members to receive Jiloa News, simply send us their name and email address. You can email the details to admin@dcs.tas.edu.au or call the Central Office on 6423 1373.