Principal’s Report ~ Milly Stone

Welcome back to Term 3. It was wonderful to see all the children return, looking very rested and happy to be back at school. We are looking forward to a great term of learning. As you are aware there are still many procedures in place that will remain for Term 3. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, parents and carers and the wider community. Parents/carers are still not allowed on site. If for any reason you need to collect your child early we ask that you ring the office from the front gate. The child will then be called to come to the office, be signed out and then the office staff will watch them walk to the front gate. We also ask that this procedure is followed if a child is late in the morning. This prevents parents coming onto the school grounds. The hall is now being used for afternoon/evening activities, but under very strict conditions. If those conditions are not adhered to then that activity will be cancelled. A small number of activities remain on hold and will be reconsidered during Term 3: • Kindergarten Orientation • School camps

Physical distancing is not required for students Physical distancing of children in schools is not required with the latest AHPPC guidelines.

Senior Concert Band Day The children were very excited with having a day dedicated to playing music. As the photos show, they had a brilliant time. Thank you Mrs Spall, Mrs Philippou and Ms Stone. See a few photos on page 4.

Term 3 Invoice This is now on the school website. Please read the cover sheet carefully for payment instructions. Year 6 do not have an invoice for Term 3.

Parking Parents please do not park across driveways. I have had phone calls this week saying people cannot leave their home because parents have parked across their driveways. Please follow road rules at all times.

SMS Commencing next Tuesday, parents will be receiving an SMS informing them that their child/children is absent or late for school. Education of children is important and attending school on time and everyday ensures the best learning outcome. Please read page 3 for more information.

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Dural Public School

Newsletter

23rd July 2020 ~ TERM 3, WEEK 1 622 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 Email: dural-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 9651 1164 Fax: 9651 4172 Webpage: https://dural-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

The Dural Diamonds Respect Responsibility Success Congratulations to our Diamond Pin Students

BLUE RED GREEN

Connor W 2C

PINK ORANGE YELLOW

Elena H 3A

Annise L 4S

WHITE DOUBLE BLUE DOUBLE RED

DOUBLE GREEN DOUBLE PINK DOUBLE ORANGE

- Strive for Success -

CANTEEN We have some exciting new products

available in Term 3!

Pork & Chive Dumplings – these will be

steamed and served as a 3 pack for $3.50

Watermelon Mony iceblocks – new

flavour 80c

And some old favourites are back in stock

and also available in Term 3!

Chocolate frozen yogurts - $2.00

Mango frozen yogurts - $2.00

Chocolate Mony iceblocks – 80c

Our newly recruited Year 6 Canteen

Monitors start this term and have just

undergone their orientation training. We

are looking forward to creating some

wonderful experiences for them and we

are sure they can’t wait to help serve all

the students at lunch time!

Volunteers for the coming week are:

Fri 24.7 – Liping Zhou, Selina Mate

Mon 27.7 – Vicky Webb

Wed 29.7 – Clancy Cotterill-Smith, one

more helper needed!

Fri 31.7 – Amy Sworden, Sarah Tooke

Thank you for the wonderful ongoing

support of our volunteers – we can’t do

it without you!

Shelley & Diana

SMS Notification for absences

Education for your child is important. Our school works in partnership with parents to encourage children attending school.

Regular attendance at school is essential for students to achieve quality life outcomes.

In Term 3 Dural Public School is implementing a SMS service to remind parents to submit an

explanation for absences. By 9:45am if your child is not marked as at school then parents

will receive a text message to notify them of the absence and prompt parents to submit an

absence note using the school app or by emailing the school at dural-

p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Attend school regularly Regular attendance at school; · is essential for your child to achieve their educational best · increases their career and life options · learning becomes easier and · your child will build and maintain friendships with other children. Arrive at school on time It is equally important that children arrive at school and class on time as it; · ensures that children do not miss out on important learning activities · assists children learn the importance of punctuality and routine · gives children time to greet their friends before class · reduces classroom disruptions. Reporting an absence If your child is absent, please notify the school through one of the following ways within 7 days of the absence; · Absence note

PHOTOS FROM THE SENIOR BAND CAMP DAY

What a fantastic vacation care we had! The cold

mornings and beautiful days led to lots of bike

riding, picnics, games and friendship groups.

Term three is sure to be just as fun at OOSH but a

couple of changes that I should mention.

Our landline has gone and our centre contact is

0477 720 237. Please store this number in your

mobile so that you can always reach us.

We say goodbye to Savvy who was with us these

last few months. Savvy is continuing her studies to

be a Primary school teacher so we wish her well.

Please make sure that you sign your children

‘Absent’ if they are not attending a planned OOSH

day. This helps us to roster correctly and ensures

that we know your child is accounted for.

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