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Learning Celebrations - Year 3/4

Recently the Year 3/4 students have been developing their poetry skills in Literacy. Teaching poetry can ignite a lifelong love for language and self-expression. It fosters creativity, encourages critical thinking and enhances vocabulary and communication skills. 

 

Here are some samples from our Year 3/4 students:

 

Diamante Poem - By Avery S

 

Winter

Cold Cozy

Sleeping Skiing Skating

Fire Soup Dance Touch

Swimming Shopping Playing

Hot Play

Summer

 

 

 

 

Limerick Poem - By Violet B

 

There once was a girl who was called Louise

Who loved to eat all her cheese

She went to her friends

And did lots of bends

Then all of a sudden she fell on her knees

 

 

 

Limerick Poem - By Sienna H

 

There once was a girl named Sienna

She really liked to travel to Vienna 

She liked the beach

She went to each

And there she met a girl named Brianna

 

 

Learning Celebrations - Prep

The Prep students have been busy learners this year and we would love to share a few things that have been happening in their classrooms.

 

Play, Draw, Talk, Write

 

A popular and engaging approach to kickstart students' writing creativity. In a recent Literacy session, students had a lively 10-minute adventure on the Ninja Warrior Course. Afterward, they hurried back inside to illustrate their playtime experiences. In pairs, they shared and discussed their playtime adventures before collectively exploring various writing examples as a class. Finally, the students crafted their individual recounts of their exciting playtime adventures.

 

Prep Writing Samples:

 

When I was on the Ninja Warrior Course I went on the fireman's pole and I had fun.

 

I played soccer with my friends on the Ninja Course. I stopped a goal from the other team.

Primary Assemblies

As a school we are excited to welcome all families to our Primary Assemblies each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Due to the Primary Production of Aladdin Jr, there will be no Primary Assemblies in the last 2 weeks of term starting from Monday 18th September. The Jiloa Centre will be full of rehearsals, sound and lighting setup and a sense of excitement as we prepare to present something spectacular for the DCS Community.

Primary Production - Aladdin Jr. 

Aladdin Jr Ticket Sales

Tickets for Aladdin Jr. have been selling fast, with only a few seats left for some of the evening shows! 

 

School families now have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets to Aladdin Jr. for extended family and loved ones. There are still plenty of tickets available for the Matinees so if you are able to come to a Matinee show we encourage you to do so. 

 

Please click here to access the online booking form.

 

We will be opening up any remaining tickets to the general public tomorrow, Thursday 14th September.

Performance dates and times:

  • Friday 22nd September - 1pm
  • Monday 25th September - 11am and 6:30pm
  • Tuesday 26th September - 11am and 6:30pm
  • Wednesday 27th September - 6:30pm

Aladdin Jr Rehearsal Schedule - additional Thursday practice

Students and staff are getting so excited as the opening shows for Aladdin Jr draw near!

We just wanted to advise families that we have added an additional Thursday afternoon rehearsal to the original schedule:

 

There will now be a rehearsal on Thursday 14th September from 3.15pm-4.30pm for all main cast and ensemble members.

 

Thank you.

Aladdin Jr. Merchandise

We are excited to be able to offer all cast members an opportunity to purchase an Aladdin Jr. t-shirt. 

 

Cost for the t-shirt is $33 each and students will have the opportunity to wear the t-shirt at different times leading up to the production, including during rehearsals, backstage and ushering.

 

To simplify the ordering process, orders and payment can be made through an online store that has been set up specifically for our school. 

 

Orders will close this Friday 15th September.

 

Please click here to access the online store.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Thursday 14th September: Final Little Sprouts session for Term 3
  • Thursday 14th September: Aladdin Jr rehearsals - all cast and ensemble members
  • Friday 15th September: Final Jiloa Juniors session for Term 3
  • Friday 15th September: orders due for Aladdin Jr merchandise
  • Friday 15th September: final assembly for Term 3
  • Thursday 21st September: Arabian Nights themed canteen
  • Friday 22nd September: Aladdin Jr matinee at 1pm
  • Monday 25th September: Aladdin Jr matinee at 11am and evening show at 6.30pm
  • Tuesday 26th September: Aladdin Jr matinee at 11am and evening show at 6.30pm
  • Wednesday 27th September: Aladdin Jr evening show at 6.30pm
  • Thursday 28th September: Final day Term 3
  • Thursday 28th September: Casual clothes day (gold coin donation)
  • Please refer to the Schoolbox Calendar for further events and information