Assistant Principal's Report

WOW, I cannot believe it's been a fortnight since our last newsletter. We are well and truly into Term One now and lots of things have been happening and keeping us busy. 

House Swimming

Congratulations to Mr Spinks and the swimmers who attended the House Swimming Event last Tuesday. There were lots of 1st ,2nd and 3rd place ribbons on display upon the students return to school. We wish all of our swimmers that are attending the District Swimming the best of luck for this Thursday. 

Go DPS!  

Beginning of the Year Program

Onsite, all of our classes have been working through a TEAM approach at the start of the year which focuses on things such as team bonding, establishing norms and routines and getting to know our new, safe and inclusive environment. As I walk around the school, I notice calm, comfortable and happy children, who are already displaying our school values of Determination, Pride and Success when completing their classwork.     

Meet the Teachers WebEx

It was great to see hundreds of our DPS families attend the‘Meet the Teacher’ Webexes last Tuesday night. This was a great chance for teachers to introduce themselves to families and provide information about what happens at DPS in each year level. If you were not able to attend the WebEx, please contact your child's teacher to discuss the information that was provided.

Grade Six

This week our Grade Six students were presented with their polo shirts and bomber jackets, which they have been wearing around the school with pride. Here are some pictures of that special day.

COVID -19

If your child needs to isolate due to COVID-19, please communicate this to your child's teacher. Throughout your child's time at home, teachers will provide a wellbeing check in via email or phone. If your child is feeling well enough, they may choose to do one or more of these suggested activities:

• Mathletics
• Reading Eggs
• Epic books
• Write a journal / letter to their teacher/ letter to their friend
• https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Primary (This is a department website with many activities relating to all curriculum areas: English, Maths, Science, Dance, History and Geography)   If your child is absent for more than 7 days, your child's teacher will provide a small pack of activities for them to complete 
• If they are feeling well enough to do so. There is no pressure to complete This may be sent out via mail or emailed to you. 

         Carly Epskamp

         Assistant Principal