What's Happening In Primary

State Interschool Puzzle Competition

The State Interschool Puzzle Competition was recently held at Devonport Christian School in Jiloa, with three DCS teams of four students competing against students from across the state. There was a wonderful atmosphere throughout the day, with the competition space transformed into an exciting puzzle hub and a range of extra activities available for competitors to enjoy between events. Students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, problem-solving skills, perseverance, and creativity as they tackled a variety of challenging puzzles.

We are incredibly proud of our students' achievements, with Bronte, Grace, Freya, Charli and Mia finishing 1st, Jane, Freya, Ruby and Madison placing 3rd, and Nyah, Claire, Nathaniel and Adele achieving 4th. A special thank you goes to Miss Chloe Smith for the countless hours, enthusiasm, and passion she has poured into Puzzle Club throughout the year. Her dedication has helped foster a love of puzzles and critical thinking in our students, and these outstanding results are a testament to her investment in the team.

Kinder Orientation Sessions

Kinder Orientation has been a wonderful journey this year, with yesterday marking the third of four orientation sessions for our 2027 Kindergarten students. It has been a joy to see these young learners enthusiastically participating in a variety of activities, making new friends, building connections, and becoming familiar with school life. Students have also enjoyed meeting our 2027 Kindergarten teachers, helping them feel increasingly confident and excited about starting their schooling journey next year.

While the children have been busy exploring and learning, parents have been gathering for information sessions and opportunities to ask questions, helping to build strong partnerships between home and school. Our final orientation session will be held next week, and families will have the opportunity to purchase uniform items for their child. For many parents, this can be a special milestone, bringing back memories of preparing their own children for their very first days of school. We look forward to welcoming our newest DCS families as they take this exciting next step towards 2027.

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 the friendly team at the Central 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 Thursday 5th November.

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

Year 6 2027 Leavers Hoodies

Every year, our Year 5 students are given the special opportunity to purchase a Year 6 Graduate Hoodie to celebrate their final year of primary school. 

The navy hoodies look fantastic and will feature the same design as the one pictured below. They can be worn by students throughout the school year as part of their regular school uniform.

Please note: Students will still require a school jumper, or jacket, for official school events and special occasions.

Hoodies are $63 each and orders must be received by Wednesday 11th November.

The graduate hoodies will be presented to students at our final assembly on Tuesday 8th December, making it a memorable way to mark the beginning of their Year 6 journey.

Please click here to purchase and order your child's 2027 Graduate Hoodie!

(A size chart is included below to help with sizing, and some samples are available to try on at the Central Office.)