School News
NSW Junior Chess League Tournament
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the NSW Junior Chess League Primary Schools One-Day Chess Teams Tournament. They really enjoyed the opportunity to play against other schools in the friendly challenge. Students represented our school well and networked with children from other schools in our local area who shared a common interest in chess.
Mrs Luu and Mrs Sheaves
Colour Fun Run
There is only one more sleep until our P&C Colour Fun-Run! The Colour Fun-Run involves students making their way through an obstacle course, whilst running through coloured powder. It is a very exciting day for students, whilst raising money for the school. Watch this video to learn more.
Do not miss the opportunity to raise funds for a new shade-cloth across the village green, and to order prizes for your fundraising efforts. Remember, go to https://schoolfundraising.com.au/ to create a profile. Once your profile is complete, you can then order your prizes between 26/10/18 and 2/11/18 by logging into your Profile Page and following the prompts.
Time: 12.30PM – 1.40PM (Grades 3-6)
2.00PM – 2.45PM (Grades K-2)
Where: Field
Students should come to school in old, white clothing that you do not mind being coloured. The coloured powder is predominantly made of corn starch (98%) but does contain food colouring (2%) and therefore may stain. If required, a change of clothes could be brought for students to change into afterwards. Parents may also wish to bring a towel for their child to sit on in the car ride home.
School Information 2019
A note is going home today, seeking your your intentions for 2019. This information includes whether or not your child will be returning to Dundas PS and/or if you intend to return later than the first day of Term 1, Wednesday 30th January 2019. Please complete and return to school as soon as possible.
Library Days
Some small but necessary changes have been made to the library timetable for Term 4. Please support and encourage your child to borrow and return on their scheduled day.
Monday: 1/2 Scarlet
Tuesday: 1/2 Aqua, 1/2 Green, 3/4 Violet, 5/6 Turquoise, 5/6 Aqua
Wednesday: K Coral, 3/4 Magenta, 5/6 indigo
Thursday: K Navy, 1/2 Orange, 5/6 Steel
Friday: K Lilac, 1/2 Teal, 3/4 Blue, 3/4 Sapphire
"The best gift a parent can give to a child is the love of reading!”
Mrs Clarke
Readers Club
Readers Club continues throughout Term 4. Readers Club rewards children who read (or are read to) each night for the recommended minimum time. Cards are available from classroom teachers. This reading initiative is a wonderful way to support your child’s learning. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs Clarke or Mrs Luu.
Parramatta Council School Safety Presentation
The City of Parramatta Council be presenting a School Safety Power Point Presentation to educate parents about the correct way to park and drive safely around our school. They will discuss how to park legally when dropping off and collecting children around schools. This will be an informative session to help keep our children and the whole community safe. All members of the school community are invited.
When: Wednesday 24th October, 2018
Time: 9:10 – 10:10am
Where: Hall
Selective High School Applications
Selective High Schol Applications for Year 7 in 2020 is now open.
The application website is now open. Applications close on 12th November. Year 5 students will bring home a paper form but THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION LETTER FOR ENTRY TO SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL. This is a notice to your primary school only that you intend to apply.
For more information and application visit:
http://education.nsw.gov.au/shs-oc
"Tell Them From Me" - Parent Survey
Dundas Public School community has the opportunity to participate in a set of surveys on student engagement. Our staff and the students in Years 4, 5 and 6 have had the opportunity to complete their surveys and give valuable feedback. We would like to encourage as many as parents and carers as possible to contribute to the ‘Tell Them From Me’ initiative. The survey is available in 23 languages and takes typically 15 minutes or less to complete. Responses are completely confidential. The data collected from these surveys will help make practical improvements to our school. The parents and carers survey is accessible until Friday October 26th, simply by clicking the link or entering the address below:
https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/dundas
Your responses are very much appreciated. Have your say!